IBM i Series Handbook page 45

Connecting to operations console
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v During a manual IPL, in the IPL Options window, for Set major system options, select Y. Then for
Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
DANGER
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure outlet supplies proper
voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open
the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described below when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product
or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove power cords from the outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
To Connect:
1. Turn everything OFF (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
(D005)
Important: It is assumed that the system is turned off. Do not turn on the system until you are instructed
to do so.
Note: You can use the following instructions if you are removing one or more cables from your PC,
system, or both.
If you have set up any personal computers that will be connected to the system unit:
1. Turn off all PCs.
2. Unplug all PC power cords from the electrical outlets.
If you have not set up the PC that will be used as your system console:
1. Place the PC not more than 6 meters (20 feet) from the system unit.
2. Follow the instructions that came with the PC to set it up.
3. Turn off all PCs.
4. Unplug all PC power cords from the electrical outlets.
You need to install the Operations Console cable if you want to use the console function (5250 emulation
or the command interface to the system).
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Operations Console

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