The Operator Panel; Operator Controls - IBM 7013 J Series Operator's Manual

The Operator Panel

The Operator Panel complex is installed on the front of the main unit. To access the
operator panel you have to open the front door.
The Operator Panel elements are controlled by the CPU and by a special microprocessor
located on the I/O card called SystemGuard.

Operator Controls

Power Button
Power Light
Reset/Scroll
Button
Power Button
Power Light
Reset/Scroll Button
Operator Panel Display Displays status indication of the system
Key Mode Switch
Diskette Drive
The key mode switch functions are enabled only when power is present in the base unit,
that is, the base unit main power switch on the back of the unit is in the ON position.
Operator Panel Display
Used to switch the power to the system on or off
Green LED: when lit, indicates all voltages in the power supply
are present and within specified limits and all fans are running.
The power-on light is also used to help analyze power and
cooling problems.
Used to reset the system unit, depending on the position of the
key mode switch. Also used to scroll the messages on the
Operator Panel Display.
Is a key controlled switch with three positions labeled:
, and
Used to read and write diskettes
Diskette Drive
Key Mode Switch
.
Using the System Unit
Normal
Secure
Service
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