6.1 Installation and configuration overview 6.2 Installing the hardware 6.2.1 Prerequisites 6.2.2 Required tools The following tasks are completed by the IBM Service Support Representative (SSR): After the IBM SSR completes the above tasks, the customer completes the system setup  using the management GUI. 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. The following prerequisites must be fulfilled  before  the IBM SSR installs the hardware and  initializes the system: The following tools are required: 170  IBM FlashSystem 9100 Architecture, Performance, and Implementation 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 4. Fibre optic cables that are to be connected to the control enclosure node canister fibre  channel ports are available. 3. Ethernet cables that are to be connected to the control enclosure node canister  management ports are available. 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. 1. The customer has completed the system planning worksheets. The system planning  worksheets are in the IBM KnowledgeCenter. 8. Performs a service setup of the system. 7. Initializes the system. 6. Powers on the system. 5. Connects fibre optic cables to the control enclosure. 4. Connects ethernet cables to the control enclosure. 3. Connects optional expansion enclosures to the control enclosure. 2. Unpacks and installs optional 9846/9848-A9F or 9846/9848-AFF expansion enclosures in  the rack. 1. Unpacks and installs the 9846/9848-AF7 or 9846/9848-AF8 control enclosure in the rack.