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Installing the IBM Power System E950 (9040-MR9)

Learn how to install, cable, and set up your IBM Power

System E950 (9040-MR9) .

Installing a rack-mounted server

Use this information to learn about how to install a server into the rack.

Prerequisite for installing the IBM Power System E950 (9040-MR9)

Use the information in this section to understand the prerequisites required for installing the IBM Power

System E950 (9040-MR9) .

The latest version of this document is maintained online. See Installing the IBM Power System E950

(9040-MR9) (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eiw/p9eiw_950_kickoff.htm).

Important:

• If you have a POWER9 processor-based 9040-MR9 system, and you are installing an EMX0 PCIe3

expansion drawer, the placement of your EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer in relation to your system is

important. Consider the following requirements:

– The EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer must be placed above a 9040-MR9 system when possible.

– If you install an EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer below a 9040-MR9 system, the EMX0 PCIe3

expansion drawer must be placed at least 3 EIA units below the system so that the cable

management bracket can function properly.

Note: This system is longer than most systems, and extends further into a rack.

If you are attaching copper cables (feature code ECCS) to connect to an I/O drawer and are installing the

system into a T42 rack, ensure that you have installed the required rack extender (feature code ERG0).

This will ensure that the rear door of the rack closes properly.

For more information about installing a rack extender, refer to the documentation provided with the

extender.

Note: These systems require a minimum of three people to lift the system and install it into a rack.

Because of the system's weight, it is recommended that you install the system into the rack between EIA

units 1 and 29. It is recommended that you do not install the system above EIA unit 29. If you do install

the system above EIA unit 29, a lift tool is required.

Note: If you're using the lift tool to install the server into the rack, use the instructions that were included

with the lift tool.

Note: When you have nished using the installation tools, store them for future use.

Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:

• 4 mm Allen hand tool (included).

• T25 hex tool (included).

• Phillips screwdriver

• Flat-head screwdriver

• Box cutter

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap

• Rack with four Electronic industries Association (EIA) units (4U) of space

The following is a description of the screws that you will need for server installation:

• M3 screw (A)

IBM Power System E950 9040-MR9 User Manual

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