Installing a part by using the HMC
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform many service actions, including the
installation of a new feature or part.
To install a feature or part into a system or expansion unit that is managed by HMC Version 7, or later,
complete the following steps:
1.
In the navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers.
2.
Select the managed system on which you will install the part.
Note:
If your part is in a miscellaneous equipment specification (MES), continue with step 3. If your
part is contained in the install done by the system services representative (SSR) or in a ship group,
go to step 8.
3.
In the Tasks area, expand Serviceability > Hardware > MES Tasks > Open MES.
4.
Click Add MES Order Number.
5.
Enter the number, and click OK.
6.
Click the newly created order number, and click Next. The details of the order number are
displayed.
7.
Click Cancel to close the window.
8.
In the Tasks area, expand Serviceability > Hardware > MES Tasks.
9.
Select Add FRU (field replaceable unit).
10.
In the Add/Install/Remove Hardware-Add FRU, Select FRU Type window, select the system or
enclosure into which you are installing the feature.
11.
Select the type of feature you are installing, and click Next.
12.
Select the location code where you will install the feature, and click Add.
Figure 34. Connecting the power cords
Common procedures for installable features
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