Installing 7036-P16 Hardware - IBM 8233-E8B Manual

Testing has shown that as many as eight 7036-P16 devices may be attached to a network without
adversely affecting network throughput. Eight 7036-P16 devices will support up to 128 asynchronous
EIA-232 connections. More devices may be attached, but network performance may be adversely affected.
Server or partition throughput:
Each 7036-P16 provides 16-Ports of asynchronous EIA-232 connectivity over a 10/100 Ethernet port at
speeds up to 230 kbps. Given that any number of 7036-P16s may be attached to a server or partition, a
single server or partition could in effect have a very large number of asynchronous EIA-232 connections
that could adversely affect any single server or partition.

Installing 7036-P16 hardware

You might need to install this hardware. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.
The following information describes the materials and procedures for installing this device. A Phillips
screwdriver is required to complete the installation of this unit.
Before you install the 7036-P16 unit, verify that the hardware package contains the following items:
v 7036-P16 unit
v 7036-P16 software and documentation CD
v 7036-P16 Quick Setup Guide
v Brackets to mount 7036-P16 on rack
v Rubber feet for tabletop usage
v Power cord (North American 120 V ac use only)
v RJ-45 to DB25 serial cable DB25 wired per EIA-232 specification
v RJ-45 to DB09 serial cable DB09 matches pin configuration on existing DB09 system ports on Power
Systems servers
v RJ-45 wrap plug for diagnostics.
Installing the deskside 7036-P16 unit
To install the deskside 7036-P16 unit, do the following steps:
1. Unpack the hardware.
2. Remove the rubber feet from the plastic bag.
3. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of the 7036-P16 in the locations indicated.
4. Attach the power cord. A power cord for use in North America is provided.
5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the 7036-P16 to the network.
6. Connect serial devices as needed.
Installing the rack-mounted 7036-P16 unit
To install the rack-mounted 7036-P16 unit, do the following steps:
1. Unpack the hardware.
2. Remove the right-angle brackets and screws from the plastic bag.
3. Use a Phillips screw to attach the brackets in the predrilled holes on the sides of the 7036-P16.
4. Mount the 7036-P16 in the same location from which the 7036-P16 was removed.
5. Attach the power cord. A power cord for use with 120 V ac is provided.
Optional rack power cord feature codes (FC) are available to connect the 7036-P16 to the rack Power
Distribution Unit (PDU). These cords come in various lengths. They are identified by the following
feature codes:
v FC 6458: Power Cord (14-foot), Drawer to IBM PDU, 250V/10A
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