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6. You have now completed the steps to install your server.
Installing a rack-based water-cooled server
Use this information to learn about installing a rack-based water-cooled 8247-21L server.
Prerequisites for installing the water-cooled system
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the server.
You might need to read the following documents before you install the server:
v The latest version of this document is maintained online, see (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8egi/p8egi_roadmap.htm).
v To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).
v To plan for water-cooling, see Model 8247-22L and 8284-22A water cooling option (Feature code
ER2C)(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_watercool.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).
Consider the following prerequisites before you install the server:
1. Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
v Phillips screwdriver
v Flat-head screwdriver
v Rack with two units of space
Note: If you do not have a rack that is installed, install the rack. For instructions, see Racks and rack
features (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hbf/p8hbf_8xx_kickoff.htm).
2. Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:
v Hardware Management Console (HMC): Ensure that your HMC is at version 8 release 8.4.0 or later.
v Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
v Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.
Completing inventory for your server
Use this information to complete inventory for your server.
To complete the inventory, complete the following steps:
1. Verify that you received all the boxes you ordered.
2. Unpack the server components as needed.
3. Complete a parts inventory before you install each server component by following these steps:
a. Locate the inventory list for your server.
b. Ensure that you received all the parts that you ordered.
Note: Your order information is included with your product. You can also obtain order
information from your marketing representative or the IBM Business Partner.
If you have incorrect, missing, or damaged parts, consult any of the following resources:
v Your IBM reseller.
v IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1-800-300-8751 (United States only).
v The Directory of worldwide contacts website http://www.ibm.com/planetwide. Select your
location to view the service and support contact information.
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