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Summarization of Contents
About This Manual
Who Should Read This Manual
Identifies the intended audience for the manual.
How This Manual Is Organized
Explains the structure and organization of the manual.
Chapter 1. Installing and Configuring the NAS and Its Modem
Unpacking the Nways Switch Administration Station and Its Display
Steps for unpacking the system unit, display, and modem.
Installing the NAS on a Table
Procedure for setting up the NAS, display, and keyboard on a table.
NAS Installation into a 37U Rack (Standard)
Details for standard NAS installation in a 37U rack.
NAS Installation into a 37U Rack (Earthquake Feature)
Steps for NAS installation in a 37U rack with earthquake support.
Connecting the NAS to the Display and Keyboard in the 37U Rack
Steps to connect NAS to display, keyboard, and power in a 37U rack.
Installing the NAS in a 29U Rack
Instructions for mounting the NAS within a 29U rack.
NAS Installation into a 29U Rack (Standard)
Details for standard NAS installation in a 29U rack.
NAS Installation into a 29U Rack (Earthquake Feature)
Steps for NAS installation in a 29U rack with earthquake support.
Installing the Display on Top of the 29U Rack
Procedure for placing and securing the display on top of a 29U rack.
Installing and Connecting the External Modem
Guide to installing and connecting various modem types.
Installing and Connecting the 7857 Modem
Instructions for installing and connecting the 7857 modem.
Telecommunication Cables Part Numbers
Lists part numbers for telecommunication cables by country.
Chapter 2. START - Finding a Service Procedure
Problem Determination Procedures
Procedures for investigating and resolving system issues.
Chapter 3. Nways Switch Administration Station Diagnostics
How to Test the Nways Switch Administration Station and the Different Links
Guide for testing NAS and network link functionality.
How to Run the Nways Switch Administration Station Diagnostics
Steps for performing diagnostic tests on the NAS.
How to Test the Link Between the NAS and the Network Support Center
Steps to test connectivity from NAS to Network Support Center.
How to Test the Different Links
Procedure for validating network links to servers.
Chapter 4. Nways Switch Administration Station Problem Determination
MAP 0400: Nways Switch Administration Station Symptom
Symptom-based troubleshooting for NAS issues.
MAP 0410: Communication Problem Between the NAS and a Remote Console
Troubleshooting communication issues between NAS and remote console.
Modem Exchange Procedure
Steps for exchanging a faulty modem and reconfiguring.
Chapter 5. Nways Switch Administration Station FRU and Display Exchange Procedures
Nways Switch Administration Station FRU Exchange
General procedure for replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) on the NAS.
Nways Switch Administration Station Removal from the Rack
Steps to safely remove the NAS from a rack.
NAS Removal from the 37U Rack (Standard)
Procedure for removing a standard NAS from a 37U rack.
NAS Removal From the 37U Rack (Earthquake Feature)
Procedure for removing a NAS with earthquake feature from a 37U rack.
NAS Removal From the 29U Rack (Standard)
Procedure for removing a standard NAS from a 29U rack.
NAS Removal From the 29U Rack (Earthquake Feature)
Procedure for removing a NAS with earthquake feature from a 29U rack.
FRU Exchange
Detailed steps for exchanging a specific FRU component.
NAS Installation in the 37U Rack with Earthquake Feature
Steps for installing NAS in a 37U rack with earthquake feature.
NAS Installation in the 29U Rack with Earthquake Feature
Steps for installing NAS in a 29U rack with earthquake feature.
After FRU Exchange
Post-exchange procedures based on the FRU replaced.
MAP 0500: After Board or Battery Exchange on NAS Based on 6563
Post-exchange procedure for board or battery replacement.
MAP 0510: After Ethernet Adapter Exchange on NAS Based on 6563
Post-exchange procedure for Ethernet adapter replacement.
MAP 0520: After Hard Disk Drive Exchange on NAS Based on 6563
Post-exchange procedure for hard disk drive replacement.
MAP 0530: After Other FRUs Exchange on NAS Based on 6563
Post-exchange procedure for other FRU replacements.
Chapter 6. Display Exchange
Display Exchange (Standard)
Standard procedure for removing and installing a display.
Display Removal in 37U Rack
Steps to remove the display from a 37U rack.
Display Removal on Top of 29U Rack
Procedure for removing the display from the top of a 29U rack.
Display Exchange (Earthquake Feature)
Display exchange procedure for earthquake-featured units.
Appendix A. Locations
2220 Front View Locations in 37U Rack
Diagram showing front view component locations in a 37U rack.
2220 Rear View Locations in 37U Rack
Diagram showing rear view component locations in a 37U rack.
2220 Front View Locations in 29U Rack
Diagram showing front view component locations in a 29U rack.
2220 Rear View Locations in 29U Rack
Diagram showing rear view component locations in a 29U rack.
Rack Locations in 37U Rack (Standard)
Rack layout and labeling for a standard 37U rack.
Rack Locations in 37U Rack (Earthquake Feature)
Rack layout for a 37U rack with earthquake feature.
Rack Locations in 29U Rack
Rack layout and labeling for a 29U rack.
Appendix B. Nways Administration Station Configuration / Setup Utility for 6563 Model 65U
Nways Administration Station Configuration Reference for 6563 Model 65U
Reference for configuring the NAS using the setup utility.
Appendix C. Modem Part Number
Nways Switch Hayes Modem Part Number
Lists part numbers for Hayes modems and cables by country.
Bibliography
Nways Switch Publications
Lists related IBM Nways Switch publications.
Nways 2220 Switch Manager Publications
Lists publications for the Nways 2220 Switch Manager.
Related Publications
Lists other relevant IBM publications.
World Wide Web
Provides IBM support website address for product information.
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