Preparing To Set Up Your Preinstalled Server - IBM Power System E950 9040-MR9 Installing Instruction

The power-on light begins to flash faster.
a. The system cooling fans are activated after approximately 30 seconds and begin to accelerate to
operating speed.
b. Progress indicators appear on the control panel display while the system is being started.
c. The power-on light on the control panel stops flashing and remains on, indicating that the system is
powered on.
For instructions, see Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC (www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/startsysnohmc.htm).
4. Install an operating system and update the operating system.
• Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hdx/p9hdx_installaix.htm).
• Install the Linux operating system. For instructions, see Installing Linux (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hdx/p9hdx_installlinux.htm).
• Install the VIOS operating system. For instructions, see Installing VIOS (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hch/p9hch_installvios.htm).
• Install the IBM i operating system. For instructions, see Installing the IBM i operating system (http://
www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hdx/p9hdx_ibmi.htm).
5. Update the system firmware.
• For instructions to get firmware fixes through the AIX or Linux operating system, see Getting server
firmware fixes through AIX or Linux without a management console (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9ha5/fix_firm_no_hmc_aix.htm).
• If you're using VIOS, see Updating the Virtual I/O Server (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hb1/p9hb1_vios_managing_updating.htm).
6. You have now completed the steps to install your server.
Setting up a preinstalled server
Use this information to learn about setting up a server that is preinstalled in a rack.
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Note: When you set up a preinstalled IBM Power System E950 (9040-MR9) system, you must install the
following parts into the system chassis:
• Fans
• Power supplies
The power supplies and fans are provided in a separate box.
You must also connect the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) cables to the PCIe cards on the rear of the system.

Preparing to set up your preinstalled server

Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for setting up the preinstalled
server.
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Attention:
• Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or
to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from
damaging your hardware.
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