Installing the IBM Power 750 (8408-E8D) and IBM PowerLinux
7R4 (8248-L4T)
Follow the steps outlined in this topic collection for installing your IBM Power
®
750 (8408-E8D) and IBM
PowerLinux
™
7R4 (8248-L4T) system.
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/p7eey/p7eeyroadmap.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/p7had_kickoff_75x_76x).
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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).
What's new in Installing the IBM Power 750 (8408-E8D) and IBM
PowerLinux 7R4 (8248-L4T)
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November 2013
The following updates have been made to the content:
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Added installation information for the IBM PowerLinux 7R4 (8248-L4T) system.
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Added information for the left and right rear tie-down brackets.
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Prerequisite for installing the IBM Power 750 (8408-E8D) and IBM
PowerLinux 7R4 (8248-L4T)
Use the information in this section to understand the prerequisites required for installing the IBM Power
750 (8408-E8D) and IBM PowerLinux 7R4 (8248-L4T) systems.
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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Hex wrench
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Box cutter
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Rack with 5U (5 Electronic Industries Association 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) Version 7 Release 7.7 or later
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Graphics monitor with keyboard and mouse
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Teletype (TTY) monitor with keyboard
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