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Installing the IBM Power System S914 (9009-41A)

Use this information to learn about installing the IBM Power

System S914 (9009-41A) server.

Installing a rack-based server

Use this information to learn about installing a rack-based IBM Power System S914 (9009-41A) server.

Prerequisite for installing the rack-mounted server

Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the 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 S914

(9009-42A) (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eg1/p9eg1_roadmap.htm).

• To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/

knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9had/p9had_90x_kickoff.htm).

• If you are using a Hardware Management Console (HMC), see Update the Hardware Management

Console (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eh6/p9eh6_updatehmc.htm).

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

• Rack with four 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/POWER9/p9hbf/p9hbf_9xx_kickoff.htm).

2. Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:

• Hardware Management Console (HMC): To manage POWER9 processor-based systems, the HMC

must be at version 9 release 9.2.0, or later.

• Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.

• Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.

Completing inventory for your server

Use this information to complete inventory for your server.

About this task

To complete the inventory, complete the following steps:

Procedure

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.

IBM Power System S914 User Manual

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