IBM Power System S822 Installing Instructions

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Installing the IBM Power System S822 (8284-22A)These instructions will help you install, cable, and set up your IBM Power ® System S822 (8284-22A)server.Determining your server typeDetermine whether you are installing a rack-mounted server or a server that arrived preinstalled in arack.Determine which type of server you are installing. For more information, see the following table.Table 1.Server type Description Where to find related informationRack-mounted Your system arrived without a rack,and you need to install the systeminto an existing rack.“Installing a rack-based server”Preinstalled Your system arrived preinstalled in arack.“Setting up a preinstalled server” onpage 22Installing a rack-based serverUse this information to learn about installing a rack-based 8284-22A server.Preparing to install your serverUse the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the server.You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server:v The latest version of this document is maintained online. See Installing the IBM Power System S822(8284-22A (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8egh/p8egh_roadmap.htm).v Plan your server installation. For instructions, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).v If you are using a Hardware Management Console (HMC), see Obtaining and applying machine codeupdates for the HMC with an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hai/area3fixeshmc.htm).Prepare to install your server by completing the following steps:1. Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:v Phillips screwdriverv Flat-head screwdriverv Rack with two units of spaceNote: If you do not have a rack that is installed, install the rack. For instructions, see Installing therack (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hbf/installrack.htm).2. Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:v Hardware Management Console (HMC): Ensure that your HMC is at version 8 release 8.1.0, orlater.v Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.v Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2014 1