{"id":22444,"date":"2021-01-31T00:13:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-31T00:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverlift.com\/?p=22444"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:41:15","slug":"how-to-install-ibm-power-systems-servers-in-4-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverlift.com\/de\/blog\/how-to-install-ibm-power-systems-servers-in-4-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install IBM Power Systems Servers in 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup> data center lifts can be used to transport, position, install, and remove any of the IBM Power<\/a> series of rack-mounted servers. In addition, the ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup>-brand EB2Z IBM Lift Tool is an approved, specified solution for handling and installing IBM Power Systems equipment.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve laid out precise instructions for installing an IBM Power Systems server using a ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup> machine in 4 simple steps. The steps are as follows:<\/p>\n

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  1. Loading the IBM Power Systems server onto the ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup> Lift Tool<\/li>\n
  2. Moving the server to its destination within the data center<\/li>\n
  3. Positioning the server for loading into the rack<\/li>\n
  4. Loading, installing, and final placement in the rack<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Because the EB2Z Lift Tool is ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup>-designed equipment, servers are fully supported throughout the installation process, which can be done quickly, safely, and efficiently with only one operator.<\/p>\n

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    Photo courtesy of IBM.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    NOTE: We are aware that some current server installation procedures provided by IBM recommend the use of multiple operators and manual handling. For the safest possible outcome, we strongly disagree with this advice, and endorse the use of qualified lifting machinery with any server or other IT infrastructure weighing above 50 pounds, as outlined by OSHA<\/a>. Using a lift designed exclusively for data centers, and not relying on manual lifting, results in a 100 percent accident-free environment, as reported by our customers.<\/div>\n

    Quick Reminders Before Installing Your Server<\/h2>\n

    Before we move ahead, a couple of quick reminders. IBM Power8, Power9, and enterprise server installation instructions generally call for two tools: a Phillips screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver. It is also necessary to prepare the rack. First, identify a rack with (up to) four units of space. Plan to place heavier, larger units into the bottom of the rack. Plan to fill the bottom of the rack first, as a best practice for operator and equipment safety. Attach any necessary mounting hardware to the rack itself.<\/p>\n

    In addition, ensure you\u2019ve gone through the proper setup for the EB2Z Lift Tool. Function tests, including the Stabilizer Brake, winch, and SmartTILT Platform\u2122\/Easy-Glide Shelf\u2122 must be successful, as outlined in ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup> setup instructions.<\/p>\n

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    Photo courtesy of IBM.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    If you are using an electric, one-touch motorized lift, make sure it is fully charged. Remove any objects or obstructions around or under the ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup> unit, and clear the path to the rack. All manuals with instructions for lift operation can be found Hier<\/a>. Finally, follow all electrostatic discharge instructions provided by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

    NOTE: All steps below that are marked with an asterisk refer to functions only available with the EB2Z Lift Tool or another ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup>-brand data center lift. If using the IBM EB3Z Lift Tool (a non-ServerLIFT\u00ae<\/sup> product more commonly used in warehouses and at construction sites), these functional and safety-essential steps will not be possible.<\/div>\n

    Step 1: Load the server for installation onto the lift<\/h2>\n