IBM Power System S822 Installing Instructions

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quickly applied to multiple systems. Set up the virtualization environment. For instructions, seeSetting up the virtualization environment (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8efc/p8efc_kickoff.htm).v If you have existing, predefined system virtualization configurations, you can capture theconfiguration details of that running server and save the information as a custom system template.Then, you can export that system template to the template library so that it is available to deployon your new server. For information about virtualization system templates, see System templates(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8efc/p8efc_system_templates_concept.htm).v You can use partition templates to obtain details on partition resources, such as physical adapters,virtual networks, and storage configuration. You can create client partitions from the predefinedtemplates that are available in the template library or from your own custom templates. Forinformation about partition templates, see Partition templates (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8efc/p8efc_partition_template_concept.htm).7. Create partitions, deploy an imported system plan, or create and manage virtual resources.v For instructions about creating partitions, see Partitioning with the HMC (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hat/p8hat_lparwithhmcp6.htm).v For instructions about deploying system plans, see Deploying a system plan by using an HMC(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hc6/p8hc6_deploysysplanp6.htm).v Configure and manage virtual resources. For instructions, see Getting started with PowerVM(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eew/p8eew_kickoff.htm).8. Install an operating system and update the operating system.v Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installaix.htm).v Install the IBM i operating system. For instructions, see Installing IBM i (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_ibmi.htm).v Install the Linux operating system. For instructions, see Installing Linux (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installlinux.htm).v Install the VIOS operating system. For instructions, see Installing VIOS (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hch/p8hch_installvios.htm).9. You have now completed the steps to install your server.Completing the server setup without using a management console:If you do not have an Hardware Management Console (HMC), use this procedure to complete the serversetup.To complete the server setup without using a management console, complete the following steps:1. Attach the server to the rack using the shipping screws that were provided with your system.2. To check the firmware level on the managed system and to update the time of day, complete thefollowing steps:a. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). For instructions, see Accessing theASMI without an HMC (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hby/connect_asmi.htm).b. On the ASMI Welcome pane, note the existing level of server firmware in the upper-right cornerunder the copyright statement.c. Update the time of day. In the navigation area, expand System Configuration.d. Click Time of Day. The right pane displays a form that shows the current date (month, day, andyear) and time (hours, minutes, and seconds).e. Change the date value, the time value, or both, and click Save settings.3. To start a system that is not managed by an HMC, complete the following steps:30 Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S822 (8284-22A)