Chapter 1. System Installation Procedure
Follow the procedures in this chapter to install the Enterprise Server S80 and the p
Series 680 Model S85. The estimated installation time for the system is:
Install Activity 3.5 Hours
Planning Activity 2.0 Hours
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Total Time 5.5 Hours
Step 1. Inventory
v The
About Your Machine
listing is in a plastic bag attached to the outside of the
carton. Check the listing to verify that you have all the items that were shipped with
the system.
v AIX operating system publications
v Enterprise Server S80, p Series 680 Model S85 User’s Guide, order number
SA38-0557
v Enterprise Server S80, p Series 680 Model S85 Service Guide, SA38-0560
v Enterprise Server S80, p Series 680 Model S85 Installation Guide, order number
SA38-0582 (this book)
v
Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems
, order number SA38-0509
v
IBM RS/6000 Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems,
order number SA38-0516
v
PCI Adapter Placement Reference
, order number SA38-0538.
v System Unit Safety Information, order number SA23-2652
v
Electronic Service Agent for RS/6000 User’s Guide
, order number ZA38-0383
v Support Information and Warranty.
Verify with the customer that the following items are available. You will need them to
complete this installation.
1. A floor plan, showing where to place each rack.
2. A console, including cables and a power source.
3. A modem for the electronic customer-support function (if the customer ordered this
function). This includes the correct telephone jack, cables, and a power source.
Step 2. Observe this Safety Notice During Installation
Note: For a translation of this notice, see the
System Unit Safety Information
manual.
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