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Level 04a, June 21, 2004
Chapter 4. Hardware Management Console and Support
Element Communications
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The zSeries 800 is supplied with a pair of integrated ThinkPad support elements
(SE). One is always active while the other is strictly an alternate. Power for the
support elements is supplied by the processor frame, and there are no additional
power requirements.
Each SE comes with two communication adapters included. The default
combination is one Token Ring adapter and one Ethernet adapter (FC0086). The
alternate choice is both SEs with dual Ethernet adapters (FC0087). Regardless of
which pair of adapters you choose, both SEs will be configured the same.
If you order the Token Ring-Ethernet default combination, a Multistation Access Unit
(MAU) is required to operate the Token Ring LAN. The MAU is installed in the A
frame and requires no power.
Note: zSeries 890 and 990 are the last zSeries servers that will support Token
Ring LAN connection to the Support Elements.
If you order your system with dual Ethernet adapters for each support element, an
Ethernet switch is required instead of a MAU. The switch is supplied with every
system order under Feature Code 0089.
Note: If you already have an Ethernet switch, or plan to use a Token Ring LAN,
you should deselect FC0089 to avoid receiving another switch.
Two 15.24 meter (50 ft) Ethernet cables are supplied to connect the Support
Elements to your LAN.
You will need to provide a 110/120V power source for the Ethernet switch.
A Hardware Management Console is required to operate a zSeries 800 processor.
A single console can support multiple S/390 and zSeries processors and can be
located remotely to the physical processor sites.
The Hardware Management Console comes with two LAN communication features
supplied.
v FC0078 is the default selection when you are placing your system order. FC0078
comes with a Token Ring/Ethernet combination.
Note: zSeries 890 and 990 are the last zSeries servers that will support Token
Ring LAN connection to the Hardware Management Console.
v FC0077 is the optional alternative and must be selected. FC0077 comes with
Dual Ethernet connections.
The console requires a customer-supplied table to hold the following:
17-inch display monitor, 15.9 inches viewable (FC6092) or 21-inch display
monitor, 19.8 inches viewable (FC6093)
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