Prerequisite for installing the 8231-E1D, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system

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.