IBM Power S1012 - Installing a Stand-Alone Server; Prerequisite for Installing the Stand-Alone Server; Moving the Server to the Installation Site; Completing Inventory for Your Stand-Alone Server

• 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).
5. You have now completed the steps to install your server.
Installing a stand-alone server
Use this information to learn about setting up a stand-alone server.
Prerequisite for installing the stand-alone server
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for setting up the preinstalled
server.
About this task
You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server:
• The latest version of this document is maintained online. See Installing the IBM
Power System S1012 (9028-21B) (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10ka9/
p10ka9_roadmap.htm).
• To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER10/p10ka9/p10ka9_kickoff.htm.
• To download HMC updates and xes, see the Hardware Management Console Support and downloads
website (https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmcl/home.html).
Consider the following prerequisites before you install the server:
Procedure
1. Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
2. Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:
• HMC at version 10 release 3.0, or later.
• Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
• Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.
Moving the server to the installation site
Learn how to move the stand-alone server to the installation site.
About this task
After you have unpacked your stand-alone server, move the server to the installation site.
Completing inventory for your stand-alone server
Use this information to complete inventory for your server.
About this task
To complete the inventory, complete the following steps:
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