Installing the IBM i operating system

You can install the IBM® i operating system on your server or logical partition.

Note: The 9009-22A and 9223-22H servers must be a client of the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) to install IBM i.
  • Installing IBM i 7.5 - Use this information to install or upgrade the IBM i 7.5 operating system and related software. For a list of Power Systems models that support IBM i 7.5, see Upgrade planning. If you are installing IBM i 7.5 on a logical partition, see Logical partitions.
  • Installing IBM i 7.4 - Use this information to install or upgrade the IBM i 7.4 operating system and related software. For a list of Power Systems models that support IBM i 7.4, see Upgrade planning. If you are installing IBM i 7.4 on a logical partition, see Logical partitions.
  • Installing IBM i 7.3 - Use this information to install or upgrade the IBM i 7.3 operating system and related software. For a list of Power Systems models that support IBM i 7.3, see Upgrade planning. If you are installing IBM i 7.3 on a logical partition, see Logical partitions.
  • Installing IBM i 7.2 - Use this information to install or upgrade the IBM i 7.2 operating system and related software. For a list of Power Systems models that support IBM i 7.2, see Upgrade planning. If you are installing IBM i 7.2 on a logical partition, see Logical partitions.