4. Install an operating system and update the operating system.
v Install the AIX operating system. For instructions, see Installing AIX (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installaix.htm).
v Install the Linux operating system. For instructions, see Installing Linux (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8hdx_installlinux.htm).
v Install the VIOS operating system. For instructions, see Installing VIOS (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hch/p8hch_installvios.htm).
5. If required, update the system firmware.
v For instructions to get firmware fixes through the AIX or Linux operating system, see Getting
server firmware fixes through AIX or Linux without a management console (http://www.ibm.com/
support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ha5/fix_firm_no_hmc_aix.htm).
v If you are using VIOS, see Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode with
an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8ha5/
fix_virtual_firm_ivm.htm).
6. You have now completed the steps to install your server.
Setting up a preinstalled server
Learn how to set up a server that arrives preinstalled in a rack.
Prerequisite for installing the preinstalled server
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for setting up the preinstalled
server.
You might need to read the following documents before you install the server:
v The latest version of this document is maintained online. See Installing the IBM Power System S814
(8286-41A) (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eg1/p8eg1_roadmap.htm).
v To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8had/p8had_8xx_kickoff.htm).
v If you are using a Hardware Management Console (HMC), see Obtaining and applying machine code
updates for the HMC with an Internet connection (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/
POWER8/p8hai/area3fixeshmc.htm).
Consider the following prerequisites before you install the server:
1. Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation:
v Phillips screwdriver
v Flat-head screwdriver
2. Ensure that you have one of the following consoles:
v Hardware Management Console (HMC): Ensure that your HMC is at version 8 release 8.4.0 or later.
v Graphic monitor with keyboard and mouse.
v Teletype (tty) monitor with keyboard.
Completing inventory for your preinstalled server
Use this information to complete inventory for your server.
To complete the inventory, complete the following steps:
1. Verify that you received all the boxes you ordered.
2. Unpack the server components as needed.
3. Complete a parts inventory before you install each server component by following these steps:
a. Locate the inventory list for your server.
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