Installing The 7063-Cr1 Into A Rack; Prerequisites For Installing The Rack-Mounted 7063-Cr1 System; Completing Inventory For Your System; Determining And Marking The Location In The Rack For The 7063-Cr1 System - IBM 7063-CR1 Installing

Installing the 7063-CR1 into a rack

Learn how to install the 7063-CR1 Hardware Management Console (HMC) into a rack.

Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted 7063-CR1 system

Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the system.
You might need to read the following documents before you install the server:
v The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Installing the 7063-CR1 into a rack
(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hai/p8hai_install7063_kickoff.htm).
v To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
v Phillips screwdriver
v Flat-head screwdriver
v Box cutter
v Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
v Rack with two Electronic Industries Association (EIA) units (2U) 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).

Completing inventory for your system

Use this information to complete inventory for your system.
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
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.
Determining and marking the location in the rack for the 7063-CR1
system
You might need to determine where to install the system unit into the rack.
1. Read the Rack safety notices (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hbf/
racksafety.htm).
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