IBM AS/400e 270 User manual

AS/400e 270 or 820

Upgrading the System Unit from

Operations Console to Twinaxial

Console (5540)

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AS/400e 270 or 820

Upgrading the System Unit from

Operations Console to Twinaxial

Console (5540)

Ve r s i o n 4

SENG-5540-00

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Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Safety and Environmental Notices” on

page iii and the “Notices” on page 23.

First Edition (July 2000)

This edition applies only to reduced instructions set computer (RISC) systems.

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract

with IBM Corp.

Safety and Environmental Notices

Danger Notices

A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely

hazardous to people.

DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock during an electrical storm, do not

connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines,

display stations, printers, or telephones. (RSFTD003)

DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with

different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to connect or

disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004)

DANGER

An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage

on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system. It is the

customer’s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and

grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (RSFTD201)

DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding or removing any devices

to or from the system, ensure that the power cords for those devices are

unplugged before the signal cables are connected or disconnected. If possible,

disconnect all power cords from the existing system before you add or

remove a device. (RSFTD203)

Caution Notices

A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to

people because of some existing condition.

CAUTION:

Telecommunications Statement: This unit contains over-voltage circuits between

the ac power outlet and the unit. These circuits meet the standard limits

described in International Electrical Commission (IEC) 664, installation category

II. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the power outlet meets the

standards of IEC 664, installation category II. (RSFTC214)

Laser Safety Information

CAUTION:

This product may contain a CD-ROM which is a class 1 laser product.

(RSFTC240)

Product Recycling and Disposal

Components of the system, such as structural parts and circuit cards, can be

recycled where recycling facilities exist. IBM does not currently collect and recycle

used IBM products from customers in the United States other than those products

that are involved in trade-in programs. Companies are available to disassemble,

reutilize, recycle, or dispose of electronic products. Contact an IBM account

representative for more information.

The system unit contains batteries and circuit boards with lead solder. Before you

dispose of this unit, these batteries and circuit boards must be removed and

discarded according to local regulations or recycled where facilities exist. This book

contains specific information on each battery type where applicable.

Battery Return Program

In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling,

or proper disposal of used IBM batteries and battery packs. For information on

proper disposal of the batteries in this unit, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.

Please have the IBM part number that is listed on the battery available when you

make your call. For information on battery disposal outside the United States,

contact your local waste disposal facility.

Environmental Design

The environmental efforts that have gone into the design of the system signify

IBM’s commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes. Some of

these accomplishments include the elimination of the use of Class I

ozone-depleting chemicals in the manufacturing process, reductions in

manufacturing wastes, and increased product energy efficiency. For more

information, contact an IBM account representative.

iv AS/400e 270 or 820: Upgrading the System Unit from Operations Console to Twinaxial Console (5540)

Before you begin

These instructions contain steps on how to upgrade the AS/400 system unit from

an Operations console to a Twinaxial console. The feature number is 4746 and the

customer card indentification number is 2746.

Before you begin

This feature is customer-installable. You can elect not to do this installation

yourself. Contact IBM or an Authorized Dealer to make arrangements for them to

perform the feature installation for a fee.

You need to allow additional time to complete your jobs, back up your system,

initial program load (IPL) your system, and verify your hardware configuration.

When you use these instructions, you may do some of the following:

vRemove the system unit covers.

vInstall your new hardware.

vInstall covers.

vIPL your operating system.

vVerify your new hardware configuration.

Some of the pictures in these instructions may not look exactly like the system unit

that you have. However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

__ 1. Ensure that you have a current backup of your system (including operating

systems, licensed programs, and data).

__ 2. Ensure that you take a few minutes to become familiar with these

instructions.

__ 3. If there are incorrect, missing or visibly damaged parts, contact one of the

following:

vYour authorized dealer

vIBM Rochester Manufacturing Automated Information Line (R-MAIL)

–1-800-300-8751 (United States)

–1-507-253-5242 (worldwide)

__ 4. If you encounter difficulties during the installation, contact your authorized

service provider or your authorized dealer.

__ 5. Determine if there are any existing prerequisites before you install your new

feature. Go to this Web site and locate your feature number and OS/400

release and check the prerequisites.

http://as400service.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.NSF/

Then do the following to get to the Customer Install Features Prerequisites:

a. Select All Documents

b. Select Collapse

c. Select General Information

d. Select Offerings

e. Select Feature Prerequisites

f. Select Customer Install Features Prerequisites

Powering off the system unit

__ 1. Ensure that all jobs are complete.

__ 2. When all jobs are complete, type pwrdwnsys *immed on an AS/400 command

line and press Enter.

Note: Should you encounter difficulties during the installation, contact your

authorized dealer or service provider.

__ 3. When the AS/400 is completely powered down, power off all PCs and

devices, such as printers and displays, that are connected to the system unit.

__ 4. Unplug any power cords, such as printers and displays, from electrical

outlets.

__ 5. Unplug the system unit power cord and any attached expansion unit power

cords from the electrical outlet.

__ 6. Refer to “Removing the back and side cover”on page 11 to remove the

system unit covers.

__ 7. Attach the disposable wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from

damaging a device. Attach the adhesive part of the foil to an unpainted

surface.

Notes:

a. Follow the same precautions you would use without the wrist strap. The

2209 Disposable Wrist Strap is for static control. It will not increase nor

decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on

electrical equipment.

b. Discard the wrist strap immediately and contact your dealer for a

replacement, if the disposable wrist strap appears damaged or cut off.

Do not continue until a new wrist strap is available.

c. Remove the liner from the copper foil at the end, when you unroll the

strap.

d. Attach the copper foil to an exposed, unpainted metal surface on the

frame of the system unit (electrical ground).

Installing the 2746 communications adapter card

__ 1. DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with

different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to connect

or disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004)

Disconnect the Operations Console cable connected to port 0 (left

connector) on the 2745 card in one of the following positions:

v270 System Unit, position C07. See “Configuration tables”on page 13 for

more information.

v820 System Unit, position C06. See “Configuration tables”on page 13 for

more information.

2AS/400e 270 or 820: Upgrading the System Unit from Operations Console to Twinaxial Console (5540)

Notes:

a. If the electronic customer support cable connects to port 1 (right

connector) on the 2745 card, remove it. The electronic customer support

cable installs into port 0 (left connector) on the 2745 card. Port 1 (right

connector) is available as a communications port.

b. Be sure to label the cables with the correct location (for example, slot

C06/port 0).

__ 2. Is there a card, other than the 2746 card, installed in position C05 —270

System Unit or C03 first or C11 second—820 System Unit?

No Yes

↓

Before you remove the card from the system unit, you need to see if

you have an open position to install the card you removed in a

different position.

Look at the PCI card area. Are there any open positions?

Yes No

↓

Use the following to help determine card placement.

vUse the card placement tool available on the Internet at:

http://www.ibm.com/as400/cif

vGo to the PCI Card Installation Instructions available on the

Internet at:

http://www.as400.ibm.com/tstudio/tech_ref/cif/index.htm

or the Installation and Service Library CD, SK3T-4028

vContact your authorized service provider or your

authorized dealer

Go to “Moving a card already in your unit”on page 15.

__ 3. Attention: Adapter cards are fragile; use static strap when handling,

handle only by the edges, and keep fingers off printed circuit area.

__ 4. Install the new 2746 communications adapter card in one of the following

positions:

v270 System Unit: C05

v820 System Unit: C03 –first or C11 –second

Before you begin 3

__ 5. Does your unit have screws to secure the cards?

No Yes

↓

__ a. Remove the screw from the card position where you plan to

install the card.

__ b. Go to step 8 on page 6.

__ 6. Your unit has card latches to secure the cards.

__ 7. Open the latch at the card position where you plan to install the card. Move

the blue latch counter clockwise and then swing the black latch out.

4AS/400e 270 or 820: Upgrading the System Unit from Operations Console to Twinaxial Console (5540)

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