IBM Power 750 Express 8408-E8D, Manual

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Before you begin
Understand the requirements for installing the server into a rack.
If your system comes preinstalled in a rack, complete the steps in “Installing the factory-racked server”
on page 32.
Before you begin installing a rack-mounted server, complete the following:
1. Verify that you have received all the boxes that you ordered.
2. Before removing the system from the box, move the system box to a location where you have access
to all four sides of the box.
3.
Unpack the server components as needed, starting with the box that contains the rack rails.
4. 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:
v Your IBM reseller.
v
IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1-800-300-8751 (United States only).
v
Directory of worldwide contacts (http://www.ibm.com/planetwide). Select your location to view
the service and support contact information.
Installation overview
Learn about installing the server into a rack by using the slide rail and cable-management arm options.
To install the server into a rack, complete the following tasks:
1. “Installing the server into a rack” on page 3.
2. “Cabling the server and setting up the console” on page 19.
3. “Completing the server setup” on page 27.
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Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 750 (8408-E8D) and IBM PowerLinux 7R4 (8248-L4T)