IBM System p Series Cabling Manual page 97

DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM
provided power cord for any other product.
v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the 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 in the following procedures when installing, moving,
or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)
To cable your server:
Connecting the Operations Console. Choose from the options below.
__ Option 1: To connect the Operations Console cable (directly attached):
__ Shut down and unplug the PC that will serve as the system console.
__ Locate the Operations Console cable (part number 97H7557). Connect the Operations Console cable to the
corresponding connector on the 2793 or 2794 adapter in the appropriate position on the back of the server.
v Position C3 for the model 520
v Position C2 for the models 550 and 570
__ Connect the other end of the Operations Console cable to the first or only system port, which is located on
the back of the PC that is being used as the console.
__ Option 2: To connect the Ethernet cable (on a network (LAN)):
__ Shut down and unplug the PC that will serve as the system console.
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