IBM Power System S821LC, Installing

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Installing and configuring POWER8 processor-based systems
and system features
Use this information to install and configure POWER8
®
processor-based systems and to install
customer-installable hardware features. This information also provides removal and replacement
procedures for customer-replaceable hardware features, such as memory modules or fans.
Note: See the International Information Bulletin for Customers - Installation of IBM Machines
(Publication number: SC27-6601-00) that is available from the IBM Publications Center
(http://www-05.ibm.com/e-business/linkweb/publications/servlet/pbi.wss). This bulletin provides a list
of the key IBM system installation activities and a list of activities that might be billable.
Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system
Learn how to install, cable, and set up your 8001-12C system.
Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted 8001-22C system
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the system.
About this task
You might need to read the following documents before you install the server:
v The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Installing the IBM Power System
8001-22C (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eip/
p8eip_installsys_kickoff.htm).
v To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).
Procedure
1. Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
v Phillips screwdriver
v Flat-head screwdriver
v Box cutter
v
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
v Rack with two Electronic Industries Association (EIA) units (2U) of space
Note: If you do not have a rack that is installed, install the rack. For instructions, see Racks and rack
features (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hbf/p8hbf_8xx_kickoff.htm).
2. If you have already installed a shelf into your rack and plan on installing the system onto the shelf,
an additional 1U of space above the system is required.
Completing inventory for your system
Use this information to complete inventory for your system.
Procedure
1.
Verify that you received all the boxes you ordered.
2. Unpack the server components as needed.
3. Complete a parts inventory before you install each server component by following these steps:
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