Probably. Define “installed” – and is this not the OP’s case?

Cheers, Martin (who until now hasn’t really got involved with installation 
planning, or even “what’s in the frames?” questions… )

From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> on behalf of P H 
<[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, 23 March 2025 at 19:56
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: New z16's packing slips
If I am not mistaken, the VPD is only available once the system is installed.

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Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:11:52 PM
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Subject: Re: New z16's packing slips

I tend to use Vital Product Data (VPD). I’m certain its existence isn’t secret 
– but don’t know how widely it is available.

From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> on behalf of Joe 
Monk <[email protected]>
Date: Saturday, 22 March 2025 at 17:01
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: New z16's packing slips
It is called the cfr (configuration file report).

Joe

On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 08:33 Anton Britz <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Question :
>
> I have 2 new z16's on the computer floor that we need to get working but
> I need to find the detail of what is in them.
>
> What is the terminology in the IBM world for a packing slip ?
>
> In the DELL world it is called a packing slip that tells you what is in
> the machine you ordered.
>
> I have full access to all the IBM support sites.
>
> Anton
>
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