## 6.1 Installation and configuration overview 

The following tasks are completed by the IBM Service Support Representative (SSR): 

1. Unpacks and installs the 9846/9848-AF7 or 9846/9848-AF8 control enclosure in the rack. 

2. Unpacks and installs optional 9846/9848-A9F or 9846/9848-AFF expansion enclosures in the rack. 

3. Connects optional expansion enclosures to the control enclosure. 

4. Connects ethernet cables to the control enclosure. 

5. Connects fibre optic cables to the control enclosure. 

6. Powers on the system. 

7. Initializes the system. 

8. Performs a service setup of the system. 

After the IBM SSR completes the above tasks, the customer completes the system setup using the management GUI. 

## 6.2 Installing the hardware 

Important:  The information in this section is intended only for IBM authorized service providers. Customers need to consult the terms of their warranty to determine the extent to which they should attempt any IBM FlashSystem hardware installation. 

The installation and configuration of the FlashSystem 9100 system is performed by an IBM SSR using the information in the system planning worksheets provided by the customer. 

## 6.2.1 Prerequisites 

The following prerequisites must be fulfilled before  the IBM SSR installs the hardware and initializes the system: 

1. The customer has completed the system planning worksheets. The system planning worksheets are in the IBM KnowledgeCenter. 

2. Physical site specifications must be met. This includes rack space, power, and environmental conditions. See Chapter 4, “Planning” on page 63 for additional details. 

3. Ethernet cables that are to be connected to the control enclosure node canister management ports are available. 

4. Fibre optic cables that are to be connected to the control enclosure node canister fibre channel ports are available. 

## 6.2.2 Required tools 

The following tools are required: 

GLYPH<SM590000> Laptop 

GLYPH<SM590000> Ethernet cable to connect laptop ethernet port to node canister technician port 

GLYPH<SM590000> Cross-head (Phillips) screw driver 

GLYPH<SM590000> Flat-head screw driver 

