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Install the VIOS operating system. For instructions, see Installing VIOS (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hch/p8hch_installvios.htm).
5.
If required, update the system firmware.
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For instructions to get firmware fixes through the AIX or Linux operating system, see Getting
server firmware fixes through AIX or Linux without a management console (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ha5/fix_firm_no_hmc_aix.htm).
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If you are using VIOS, see Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode with
an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ha5/
fix_virtual_firm_ivm.htm).
6.
You have now completed the steps to install your server.
Installing a rack-based water-cooled server
Use this information to learn about installing a rack-based water-cooled server.
Prerequisites for installing the water-cooled system
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the server.
You might need to read the following documents before you install the server:
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The latest version of this document is maintained online, see (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8egi/p8egi_roadmap.htm).
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To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).
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To plan for water-cooling, see Model 8247-22L and 8284-22A water cooling option (Feature code
ER2C)
(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_watercool.htm).
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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://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
POWER8/p8hai/area3fixeshmc.htm).
Consider the following prerequisites before you install the server:
1.
Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
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Phillips screwdriver
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Flat-head screwdriver
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Rack with two units 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.
Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:
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Hardware Management Console (HMC): Ensure that your HMC is at version 8 release 8.4.0 or later.
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Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
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Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.
Completing inventory for your server
Use this information to complete inventory for your server.
To complete the inventory, complete the following steps:
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:
a.
Locate the inventory list for your server.
b.
Ensure that you received all the parts that you ordered.
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