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• If you want to use an existing template from another source, you can import that and use it. For more
information, see Importing a partition template (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
POWER10/p10efc/p10efc_import_partition_template.htm).
7. Install an operating system and update the operating system.
• Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10hdx/p10hdx_installaix.htm).
• Install the Linux operating system. For instructions, see Installing Linux (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10hdx/p10hdx_installlinux.htm).
• Install the VIOS operating system. For instructions, see Installing VIOS (https://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10hb1/p10hb1_vios_install.htm).
• Install the IBM i operating system. For instructions, see Installing the IBM i operating system (http://
www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10hdx/p10hdx_ibmi.htm).
8. You have now completed the steps to install your server.
Completing the server setup without using an HMC
If you do not have an Hardware Management Console (HMC), use this procedure to complete the server
setup.
About this task
To complete the server setup without using a management console, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Attach the server to the rack using the shipping screws that were provided with your system.
2. To check the rmware level on the managed system and the time of day, complete the following steps:
a. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). For instructions, see
Accessing the ASMI without an HMC
(www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10hby/
connect_asmi.htm).
b. On the ASMI Welcome pane, note the existing level of server rmware in the upper-right corner
under the copyright statement.
c. Update the date and time.
To automatically set the date and time, select NTP. Enter the NTP server address or addresses.
Click Save settings.
To manually set the date and time, Select Manual. Enter the date and time. Click Save settings.
3. To start a system, complete the following steps:
a. Open the front door of the managed system.
b. Press the power button on the control panel.
The power-on light begins to flash faster.
a. The system cooling fans are activated after approximately 30 seconds and begin to accelerate to
operating speed.
b. Progress indicators appear on the control panel display while the system is being started.
c. The power-on light on the control panel stops flashing and remains on, indicating that the system is
powered on.
For instructions, see Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC(www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10haj/startsysnohmc.htm).
4. Install an operating system and update the operating system.
• Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10hdx/p10hdx_installaix.htm).
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