Installing The Factory-Racked Server - IBM PowerLinux 7R2 Installing

Table 3. Tasks to install the server into a rack (continued)
Task
After installing the system onto the mounting hardware,
remove the shipping bracket on the rear left of the
system that protects the power supplies.
Install and connect the expansion unit, disk drives, and
PCI adapters, if applicable.
v Read the system plans before moving or installing any
disk drives and PCI adapters.
v Do not power on your system. You will be instructed
to power on the system when you set up the console.
Cable the system and set up a console, interface, or
terminal.
Connect the power cables and apply power.
Complete the server setup.

Installing the factory-racked server

Use this information to learn about installing the factory-racked server.
To install a server that is already in a factory-installed rack, complete the following high-level tasks:
Table 4. Tasks to install the factory-racked server
Task
Check the prerequisites.
Perform the inventory.
26
Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 (8246-L2D or 8246-L2T)
Where to find associated information
To remove the shipping bracket, complete the following
steps:
1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull the power supplies out slightly so that you can
remove the shipping bracket.
3. Reseat the power supplies.
4. If expansion units are present, remove the shipping
brackets that cover the power supplies
For instructions, see "Connecting the expansion units,
disk drives, and PCI adapters" on page 13.
To cable the system, see "Cabling the server and setting
up the console" on page 15.
For instructions, see "Connecting the power cables to the
system" on page 19.
For instructions, see "Completing the server setup" on
page 21.
Where to find associated information
For instructions, see "Prerequisites for installing the
8246-L2D or 8246-L2T system" on page 1.
For instructions, see "Before you begin" on page 1.