Before You Install The Adapter; How To Unpack The Adapter - IBM 3270 Quick Reference

Before You Install the Adapter
Your system control unit must be made ready (customized) for
this application. Check with the person in your organization
responsible for the control unit to see if this has been done.
To install the IBM 3270 Connection, you need an approved
cable, which should
be
connected to the system control unit. , See
Table 1 on page 5 and Table 2 on page 6. You also need the
diskette that is supplied with the adapter.
Note: You should make a copy of the IBM 3270 Connection
adapter diskette, using the DOS DISKCOPY command,
and store the original.
How to Unpack the Adapter
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Warning: This adapter can be damaged by static discharge. To
prevent this damage, the adapters are wrapped in anti-static bags.
Certain precautions must
be
taken when rem(!ving an adapter from
this bag.
1.
Hold the adapter (still wrapped in the anti-static bag) in one
hand, and with your other hand hold the metal portion of a
screwdriver or other metal object.
2. Touch the screwdriver or metal object to an unpainted metal
part of your system unit briefly to discharge static.
3. Hold the adapter by the edges only and carefully remove the
adapter from the bag.
4.
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void touching the components or connections of the card.
5. Set the card in a safe place until you are ready to install it.