Installing the Virtual I/O Server from CD or DVD

Find instructions for installing the Virtual I/O Server from a CD or DVD device that is attached to the Virtual I/O Server logical partition.

Before you start, ensure that the following statements are true:

There is an HMC attached to the managed system.
The Virtual I/O Server logical partition and logical partition profile are created. For instructions, see Creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition and partition profile using HMC version 7.
A CD or DVD optical device is assigned to the Virtual I/O Server logical partition.

To install the Virtual I/O Server from CD or DVD, follow these steps:

Activate the Virtual I/O Server logical partition using the HMC version 7 (or later) or HMC version 6 (or earlier):
- Activate the Virtual I/O Server using the HMC version 7 or later:
  1. Insert the Virtual I/O Server CD or DVD into the Virtual I/O Server logical partition.
  2. In the HMC navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers.
  3. Select the server on which the Virtual I/O Server logical partition is located.
  4. In the contents area, select the Virtual I/O Server logical partition.
  5. Click Tasks > Operations > Activate. The Activate Partition menu opens with a selection of logical partition profiles. Ensure the correct profile is highlighted.
  6. Select Open a terminal window or console session to open a virtual terminal (vterm) window.
  7. Click (Advanced) to open the advanced options menu.
  8. For the boot mode, select SMS.
  9. Click OK to close the advanced options menu.
  10. Click OK. A virtual terminal window opens for the logical partition.
- Activate the Virtual I/O Server using the HMC version 6 or earlier:
  1. Insert the Virtual I/O Server CD or DVD into the Virtual I/O Server logical partition.
  2. On the HMC, right-click the logical partition to open the menu.
  3. Click Activate. The Activate Partition menu opens with a selection of logical partition profiles. Ensure the correct profile is highlighted.
  4. Select Open a terminal window or console session to open a virtual terminal (vterm) window.
  5. Click (Advanced) to open the advanced options menu.
  6. For the boot mode, select SMS.
  7. Click OK to close the advanced options menu.
  8. Click OK. A virtual terminal window opens for the logical partition.
Select the boot device:
1. Select Select Boot Options and press Enter.
2. Select Select Install/Boot Device and press Enter.
3. Select Select 1st Boot Device and press Enter.
4. Select CD/DVD and press Enter.
5. Select the media type that corresponds to the optical device and press Enter.
6. Select the device number that corresponds to the optical device and press Enter.
7. Set the boot sequence to configure the first boot device. The optical device is now the first device in the Current Boot Sequence list.
8. Exit the SMS menu by pressing the x key, and confirm that you want to exit SMS.
Install the Virtual I/O Server:
1. Select the desired console and press Enter.
2. Select a language for the BOS menus and press Enter.
3. Select Start Install Now with Default Settings and press Enter.
4. Select Continue with Install. The system will reboot after the installation is complete.

After you install the Virtual I/O Server, finish the installation by checking for updates, setting up remote connects, creating additional user IDs, and so on. For instructions, see Finishing the Virtual I/O Server installation.

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Last updated: Thu, June 12, 2014