Completing server configuration

Complete the steps that are required when configuring your new server for production.

To finalize the server configuration, perform the following tasks:

Finish the setup of the Hardware Management Console (HMC) by using the Guided Setup wizard until it has been completely set up. For more information about using the Guided Setup, see Configuring the HMC using the fast path through the Guided Setup wizard.
If you are using an Operations Console over a LAN connection to manage your system, ensure that the console PC and the system meet the BOOTP requirements. For instructions, see Operations Console networking.
Use the validated output from the System Planning Tool to position the hardware in the correct location on the server.
Connect the server to a power source. Then, turn on the managed server firmware to partition standby. Complete this step from the HMC by right-clicking the server and selecting Power on managed system.
Note: If you have a nonpartitioned system and are not using an HMC , IBM® i requires a D-mode IPL to locate the load source. For more information, see Setting IPL type to D.

Install fixes on the HMC and server firmware. For instructions about how to retrieve and install fixes, see Obtaining HMC machine code updates and upgrades. For firmware fixes, see the following information, based on your situation.

System-management type	Task
Hardware Management Console (HMC) managed systems	Complete the steps in Managed System Updates, and return to this task.
Non-HMC managed systems	Complete the steps in one of the following topics, and return to this task: Getting server firmware fixes through AIX® or Linux® without an HMC Getting server firmware fixes through IBM i Installing firmware using the USB port on the service processor on a system that is not managed by an HMC

Verify that HMC central processor complex (CPC) properties displays all migrated hardware.
From the HMC, reassign I/O hardware that was displaced when it was migrated from the source server unit enclosure, configure new hardware, and reassign any changed buses for each logical partition. Complete the following steps:
1. Select the logical partition.
2. In the Tasks area, select Configuration, and then select Managed Profiles.
3. Select the managed profile you want to update.
4. Select Actions, and then select Edit.
Set the logical partition profiles to B mode manual and hold for IBM i logical partitions. To complete this task, complete the following steps from the HMC:
1. Select the logical partition.
2. In the Tasks area, select Operations, and then select Activate.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Enter manual for the keylock position.
5. Enter B for the IPL type.
Verify that the I/O hardware is reporting to the server and HMC. To do this, complete the following tasks:
1. While performing a manual IPL, enter dedicated service tools (DST).
2. Log on to DST using QSECOFR, and then select Start a Service Tool.
3. Verify that your I/O hardware is reporting.
4. Exit DST, and then continue the initial program load (IPL).
Sign on as the security officer using the QSECOFR user profile.
At the IPL Options display, enter the correct date and time. Verify that the following values are set as indicated:
```
	Start print writers = N
	Start to system to restricted state = Y
	Define or change system at IPL = Y
```
At the Define or Change the System at IPL display, select option 3 (System value commands).
At the System Value Commands display, select option 3 (Work with system values).
Restore the system values to the settings that you recorded in Completing final server preparations for upgrade. Use the Work System Value commands to restore those values.
Display a list of devices. Use the Work with Configuration Status (WRKCFGSTS) command with parameter *DEV to display the devices. Note that the console is assigned to the QCTL controller. Vary off all devices except the display station that you are using for the console.
Ensure that all communication lines are varied off. Use the Work with Configuration Status (WRKCFGSTS) command with parameters *LIN *ALL to vary off these lines, after the IPL is completed.
Vary off all controllers. Use the Work with Configuration Status (WRKCFGSTS) command with parameters *CTL *ALL to vary off the controllers.
Find the label location information worksheet for the source server. The authorized service provider returned this to you. On this worksheet, the authorized service provider indicates controllers and devices that are in different locations than they were on the source server. To access the devices on your server, see Rename resources for each logical partition.
Perform an IPL as follows for each logical partition on your server:
1. Make sure that each logical partition is set to IPL type B and Normal operating mode. To set each logical partition, right-click your partition in the Hardware Management Console and select IPL Mode. Change the IPL mode to type B.
2. Shut down and perform an IPL on the logical partitions. For instructions about starting and shutting off your operating system, see Restarting and shutting down IBM i in a logical partition.
Note: When powering off the service partition for System i® and eServer™ i5 models, system reference code D6xx430B or D6xx430A might be displayed for an extended amount of time. The "xx" should increment periodically and is a normal part of processing where server firmware code is being updated. Allow the server to complete the processing, do not interrupt this process.
If necessary, Rename resources for each logical partition.
Optional: Start device parity on any nonconfigured disk units. To learn how to do this, see Starting device parity protection.
Perform disk unit management to configure and protect the disks on your server. To do this, you can use the Work with Disk Units option from the Dedicated Service Tools display. To learn how to do this, see Procedural sequences for configuring disks and protection.
Save each logical partition of the server using GO SAVE option 21. See Performing a complete save using GO SAVE checklist for more information.

Generate reports of the hardware and configuration objects (for each IBM i logical partition) by issuing the following commands:

DSPHDWRSC TYPE(*LWS) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
DSPHDWRSC TYPE(*STG) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
DSPHDWRSC TYPE(*CMN) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
DSPHDWRSC TYPE(*PRC) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
DSPPTF LICPGM(*ALL) OUTPUT(*PRINT)

If you are migrating a Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3, see Finalizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3 migration to complete additional steps.
If you are migrating a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, see Finalizing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 migration to complete additional steps.
Install other software that was part of the original solution plan. See Installing additional licensed programs for more information. You might have received additional software as a part of a package feature. For information about package features, see the Power hardware for System i Web site.
If you need to update the usage limit for each IBM i logical partition when upgrading the server, see Processor pricing on certain 6.1 models in the Memo to users.
Resume normal operations and verify that all applications run.