IBM zSeries 800 Installation Manual

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Task/ConsiderationTask Assigned(check)If you have elected to do your own I/O cabling, as cables begin to arrive,start installing and labeling them. Label power receptacles as they areinstalled._______Start employee training. _______Complete the Systems Assurance Product Review with your IBM marketingrepresentative or Business Partner and the system installers._______Carefully measure the delivery path from the shipper drop-off point to theinstall location. Accurate measurements now may prevent installation delayslater. See Figure 2-2 on page 2-4_______Checkpoint 6Prepare IOCP input statements or HCD definitions. _______If you intend to remap CHPID numbers when your zSeries 800 system isinstalled, use the CHPID Mapping Tool on Resource Link to create adiskette with your CHPID assignments. (Gotohttp://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink)._______If you have elected to do your own I/O cabling, complete the checkout ofsystem cables as much as possible. Verify that the cables are properlyrouted, protective end caps are in place, that the processor ends of thecables are safely out of the way for system installation, and that cablesafety procedures are followed._______Complete the checkout of the power cables. Test for continuity and polarity,proper grounding, correct phase wiring, and general power safetyconsiderations._______Complete the required changes to the existing programs and dataprocessing units._______Complete the site preparation. _______Install communication facilities, such as telephone lines and modems. _______Review setup instructions with setup personnel. _______Arrival of Unit(s)Move unit(s) to installation location. Unpack unit(s) according to instructions.Call your service provider to install the unit(s).You may want to make copies of the Planning Schedule for others assisting in thesystem installation planning. This might include IBM personnel assisting with theplanning process, service providers, vendors, and others in your business whorequire planning updates.Level 04a, June 21, 2004Chapter 1. Introduction to Planning 1-3