Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM
Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)
Follow the steps outlined in this topic collection for installing your IBM Power
®
710 Express (8231-E1C)
or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C).
You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server:
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The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Overview (http://
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7eeb/p7eebroadmap.htm).
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To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/
infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7had/p7hadplankickoff_71x_73x.htm).
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If you are using a Hardware Management Console (HMC), see Obtaining and applying machine code
updates for the HMC with an Internet connection (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/
scope/hw/topic/p7hai/area3fixeshmc.htm).
Prerequisite for installing the 8231-E1C and 8231-E2C
Use the information in this topic to understand the prerequisites required for installing the 8231-E1C and
8231-E2C system.
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
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Philips screwdriver
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Flat-head screwdriver
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Rack with two units of space: If you do not have a rack installed, see Installing the rack
(http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hbf/installrack.htm).
You also need one of the following consoles:
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Hardware Management Console (HMC): Ensure that your HMC is at Version 7 Release 7.7.0, or later.
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Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse
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Teletype (TTY) monitor with keyboard
Before you begin
Understand the requirements for installing the server into a rack.
Before you begin the installation process, complete the following:
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Verify that you have received all the boxes that you ordered.
2.
Unpack the server components as needed.
3.
Complete a parts inventory before installing each server component by following these steps:
a.
Locate the inventory list for your server.
b.
Ensure that you have 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 Business Partner.
If you have incorrect, missing, or damaged parts, consult any of the following resources:
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Your IBM reseller.
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IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1-800-300-8751 (United States only).
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