Setting Up A Preinstalled Server; Preparing To Set Up Your Preinstalled Server; Completing Inventory For Your Preinstalled Server - IBM Power System S822 Installing Instructions

v Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installaix.htm).
v Install the IBM i operating system. For instructions, see Installing IBM i (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_ibmi.htm).
v Install the Linux operating system. For instructions, see Installing Linux (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installlinux.htm).
v Install the VIOS operating system. For instructions, see Installing VIOS (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hch/p8hch_installvios.htm).
5. Update the system firmware, if required.
v 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/POWER8/p8ha5/fix_firm_no_hmc_aix.htm).
v If you are using IBM i, use the IBM i PTF installation functions to install the server firmware fixes.
v If you are using VIOS, see Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode with
an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ha5/
fix_virtual_firm_ivm.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 IBM Power System S822 (8284-22A) that is preinstalled in
the rack.
Note: The terracotta shipping brackets on the right and left of the rear of the server do not interfere with
the installation or operation of the system. They can remain installed on the system.

Preparing to set up your preinstalled server

Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for setting up the server.
You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server:
v The latest version of this document is maintained online. See Installing the IBM Power System S822
(8284-22A (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8egh/p8egh_roadmap.htm).
v Plan your server installation. For instructions, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).
v If you are using a Hardware Management Console (HMC), see Obtaining and applying machine code
updates for the HMC with an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
POWER8/p8hai/area3fixeshmc.htm).
Prepare to install your server by completing the following steps:
1. Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
v Phillips screwdriver
v Flat-head screwdriver
2. Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:
v Hardware Management Console (HMC): Ensure that your HMC is at version 8 release 8.1.0, or
later.
v Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
v Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.

Completing inventory for your preinstalled server

Use this information to complete inventory for your server.
Complete inventory by following these steps:
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