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:

To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system .
To download HMC updates and fixes, see the Hardware Management Console Support and downloads website .

Consider the following prerequisites before you install the server:

Important: If you are installing a ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer below the following IBM systems, ensure that you leave at least 1 EIA unit of open space between the system and the drawer, and install a single EIA unit rack filler in that space. This allows for proper servicing of the drawer.

NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
9105-22A
9105-22B
9105-41B
9105-42A
9786-22H
9786-42H
9043-MRX

This ensures that the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer's cable management arm has enough clearance for service procedures.

Procedure

Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Rack with four units of space
Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:
- HMC at version 10 release 1, or later.
- Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
- Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.