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The following table lists the features used to make the RS232 connections from FC 2943 (8-Port
Asynchronous Controller) to Eserver pSeries 655 processor nodes.
Feature
Code
2943
8120
8121
The following illustration shows the RS232 connections between the HMC and the p655 nodes using FC
2943 (8-Port Asynchronous Controller).
HMC to Host - R 232 Connection
FC 2943
8-Port Asynchronous Controller
HMC
Description
8-Port Asynchronous Controller and Fan-out box
Attachment Cable, HMC to Host, 6 M (19.7 ft.)
Attachment Cable, HMC to Host, 15 M (49.2 ft.)
S
8-Port Connector Block
(part of FC 2943)
Detail of R 232 Cable Connection
9-Pin D-Shell
Male Connector
(part of FC 8120 or 8121)
D-Shell Interposer,
25-Pin Female to 9-Pin Male
(part of FC 8120 or 8121)
R S232
Cable Connection
S
RS232 Cable
FC 8120, 6M (19.7 ft.)
or
FC 8121, 15 M (49.2 ft.)
Chapter 2. Physical Characteristics of Systems
Connects Connects
From To
FC 8120 or
HMC
FC 8121
FC 2943 p655 node
FC 2943 p655 node
FC 8120, 6M (19.7 ft.)
or
FC 8121, 15 M (49.2 ft.)
HMC to 7039 651
(up to 8)
To 7039 651
9-Pin D-Shell
Female Connector
(part of FC 8120 or 8121)
To HMC Port
of 7039 651
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