Completing Server Setup If You Do Not Have An Hmc - IBM Power 720 Express 8202-E4B Installation Manual

For instructions about creating partitions, see Partitioning with the HMC (http://
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hat/iphbllparwithhmcp6.htm).
For instructions about deploying system plans, see Deploying a system plan by using an HMC
(http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hc6/
iphc6deploysysplanp6.htm).
8. Install an operating system and update the operating system.
For instructions to install the AIX operating system, see Installing AIX (http://
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/ipha8/iphayinstallaix.htm).
For instructions to install IBM i, go to Installing IBM i (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/
systems/scope/hw/topic/ipha8/iphaxinstallos400.htm).
For instructions to install the Linux operating system, see Installing Linux on Power Systems servers
(http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/lnxinfo/v3r0m0/topic/liaae/
lcon_Installing_Linux_on_System_p5.htm).
For instructions to install the VIOS operating system, see Installing VIOS (http://
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hch/iphchinstallvios.htm).

Completing server setup if you do not have an HMC

You must perform these tasks to complete server setup without a Hardware Management Console
(HMC).
1. Plug in the power cords and route the power cords through the cable retention brackets, if you have
not already done so.
2. To check the firmware level on the managed system and to update the time of day, do the following
steps:
a. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). For more information, see Accessing
the ASMI without an HMC (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/
p7hby/connect_asmi.htm).
b. On the ASMI Welcome pane, note the existing level of server firmware in the upper-right corner
under the copyright statement.
c. Update the time of day. In the navigation area, expand System Configuration.
d. Select Time of Day. The right pane displays a form that shows the current date (month, day, and
year) and time (hours, minutes, and seconds).
e. Change the date value, the time value, or both, and click Save settings.
3. See Power on (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hby/
poweronoff.htm).
4. To start a system that is not managed by an HMC or ASMI, do the following steps:
a. Open the front door of the managed system.
b. Press the power button on the control panel.
5. Install an operating system and update the operating system, if required.
For instructions to install the AIX operating system, see Installing AIX (http://
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/ipha8/iphayinstallaix.htm).
For instructions to install IBM i, seeInstalling IBM i (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/
systems/scope/hw/topic/ipha8/iphaxinstallos400.htm).
For instructions to install the Linux operating system, see Installing Linux on Power Systems servers
(http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/lnxinfo/v3r0m0/topic/liaae/
lcon_Installing_Linux_on_System_p5.htm).
For instructions to install the VIOS operating system, see Installing VIOS (http://
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hch/iphchinstallvios.htm).
6. Update the system firmware, if required.
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