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Completing the server setup

The tasks for completing the server setup depend on whether you have a Hardware Management Console (HMC). Learn more about the tasks you must perform to complete your managed system installation.

If you have an HMC, use it to perform the following high-level tasks:
  1. Update the time of day on the managed system using the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
  2. Check the firmware level on the managed system.
  3. If required, update the managed system firmware levels.
  4. Power on the managed system.
  5. Create partitions (or virtual servers) or deploy an imported system plan.
  6. Install an operating system, if it is not already installed.

For detailed instructions about how to perform these tasks, see Completing the server setup by using Hardware Management Console.

If you do not have an HMC, perform the following tasks:

  1. Check the firmware level on the managed system and update the time of day by using ASMI.
  2. Power on the managed system.
  3. Install and update an operating system (if it is not already installed).
  4. Update system firmware, if required.

For detailed instructions about how to perform these tasks, see Completing the server without using a management console.

Parent topic: Installing the IBM Power 720 and the Power 740

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Last updated: Thu, October 10, 2013