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Installing the IBM Power E1050 (9043-MRX)
Use this information to learn about installing the IBM Power E1050 (9043-MRX) server.
Installing a rack-based server
Use this information to learn about installing a rack-based server.
Prerequisite for installing the rack-mounted server
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the server.
About this task
You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server:
• The latest version of this document is maintained online. See IBM Power E1050 (9043-MRX) (http://
www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10jah/p10jah_roadmap.htm).
• To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10jah/p10jah_kickoff.htm.
• To download HMC updates and fixes, see the Hardware Management Console Support and downloads
website (https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmcl/home.html).
Consider the following prerequisites before you install the server:
Procedure
1. Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Rack with four units of space
2. Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:
• HMC at version 10 release 1, or later.
• Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
• Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.
Completing inventory for your server
Use this information to complete inventory for your server.
About this task
To complete the inventory, complete the following steps:
Procedure
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.
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