Installing and configuring POWER8 processor-based systems
and system features
Use this information to install and configure POWER8
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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.
Before you install a feature, ensure that the software required to support the feature is installed on the
system. For information about software prerequisites, see the IBM Prerequisite website
(http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf). If the required software is not installed, go to the
Fix Central website (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/) to download it, and then install it before
you continue.
Installing these features is a customer task. You can complete this task yourself, or contact a service
provider to complete the task for you. You might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service.
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 S812LC (8348-21C) system
Learn how to install, cable, and set up your system.
Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted 8348-21C 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 begin to install the server:
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The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Installing the IBM Power System
8348-21C (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eic/
p8eic_installsys_kickoff.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).
Procedure
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
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Phillips screwdriver
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Flat-head screwdriver
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Box cutter
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
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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).
Completing inventory for your 8348-21C system
Use this information to complete inventory for your system.
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