Use the information in this topic to understand the prerequisites
required for installing the 8231-E1D, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system.
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
- Philips screwdriver
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Rack with two units of space: If you do not have a
rack installed, see Installing the rack.
You also need one of the following consoles:
- Hardware Management Console (HMC): Ensure that your
HMC is at Version 7 Release 7.7.0, or later.
- Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
- Teletype (TTY) monitor with keyboard.