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Installing the IBM Power System E950 (9040-MR9)
Learn how to install, cable, and set up your IBM Power
Installing a rack-mounted server
Use this information to learn about how to install a server into the rack.
Prerequisite for installing the IBM Power System E950 (9040-MR9)
Use the information in this section to understand the prerequisites required for installing the IBM Power
System E950 (9040-MR9) .
The latest version of this document is maintained online. See Installing the IBM Power System E950
(9040-MR9) (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eiw/p9eiw_950_kickoff.htm).
Important:
• If you have a POWER9 processor-based 9040-MR9 system, and you are installing an EMX0 PCIe3
expansion drawer, the placement of your EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer in relation to your system is
important. Consider the following requirements:
– The EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer must be placed above a 9040-MR9 system when possible.
– If you install an EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer below a 9040-MR9 system, the EMX0 PCIe3
expansion drawer must be placed at least 3 EIA units below the system so that the cable
management bracket can function properly.
Note: This system is longer than most systems, and extends further into a rack.
If you are attaching copper cables (feature code ECCS) to connect to an I/O drawer and are installing the
system into a T42 rack, ensure that you have installed the required rack extender (feature code ERG0).
This will ensure that the rear door of the rack closes properly.
For more information about installing a rack extender, refer to the documentation provided with the
extender.
Note: These systems require a minimum of three people to lift the system and install it into a rack.
Because of the system's weight, it is recommended that you install the system into the rack between EIA
units 1 and 29. It is recommended that you do not install the system above EIA unit 29. If you do install
the system above EIA unit 29, a lift tool is required.
Note: If you're using the lift tool to install the server into the rack, use the instructions that were included
with the lift tool.
Note: When you have finished using the installation tools, store them for future use.
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
• 4 mm Allen hand tool (included).
• T25 hex tool (included).
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Box cutter
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
• Rack with four Electronic industries Association (EIA) units (4U) of space
The following is a description of the screws that you will need for server installation:
• M3 screw (A)
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