Installing a rack-based server

Use this information to learn about installing a rack-based server.

  1. Prerequisite for installing the rack-mounted server
    Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the server.
  2. Completing inventory for your server
    Use this information to complete inventory for your server.
  3. Determining and marking the location in the rack
    You might need to determine where to install the system unit into the rack.
  4. Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack
    You might need to attach the mounting hardware to the rack. Use the procedure to complete this task. The information is intended to promote safety and reliable operation, and includes illustrations of the related hardware components and shows how these components relate to each other.
  5. Installing the 8247-42L system into the rack
    Learn how to install the 8247-42L system into the rack.
  6. Installing the cable-management arm
    The cable-management arm is used to efficiently route cables so that you have proper access to the rear of the system. Use the procedure to install the cable-management arm.
  7. Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal
    You can use an ASCII terminal to manage a server that is running the Linux operating system. From the ASCII terminal, you can access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to complete more installation tasks.
  8. Cabling the server
    Learn how to cable the server.
  9. Completing server setup
    Use this procedure to complete your server setup.
Parent topic: Installing the IBM Power System S824L (8247-42L)


Last updated: Thu, August 11, 2016