Setting Up A Preinstalled Server - IBM Power System IC922 Manual

Procedure
1. Connect your server to a VGA monitor and keyboard.
Note: The VGA port displays text. It does not support graphics. Cables up to 3 meters are supported.
2. Go to Getting fixes (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9ei8/
p9ei8_fixes_kickoff.htm) and update the system firmware with the most recent level of firmware.
3. You can receive important technical information and updates for specific IBM Support tools and
resources by subscribing to receive updates. To subscribe to receive updates, complete the following
steps:
a) Go to the IBM Support Portal.
b) Log in by using your IBM ID and password and click Sign in.
c) Click Support notifications.
d) Click Browse for a product.
e) Select Power > Firmware, find your machine type and model and click Subscribe.
f) Exit the Browse for a product screen.
g) Click Delivery preferences to set email preferences and click Submit.
h) Click Edit to select the types of documentation updates that you want to receive and click Submit.
4. You can install the Linux operating system on bare metal systems, or on non-virtualized systems. For
these systems, the operating system runs directly on the Open Power Abstraction Layer (OPAL)
firmware.
For more information about installing the Linux operating system on bare metal systems, see Installing
Linux on bare metal systems (https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/linuxonibm/liabw/
liabw9kickoff.htm).

Setting up a preinstalled server

Use this information to learn how to set up a server that is preinstalled in the rack.
Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted server
Learn about the prerequisites for installing the server.
Before you begin
Read the following documents before you install the server:
• The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Installing the IBM Power System IC922
(9183-22X) (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9iaf/
p9iaf_install_kickoff.htm).
• To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9ia4/p9ia4_90x_kickoff.htm).
Procedure
Ensure that you have the following items before you start the installation:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Box cutter
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
• Rack with two Electronic Industries Association (EIA) units (2U) of space
12 Power Systems: Installing the System and Ordered Parts for the IBM Power System IC922 (9183-22X)