Overview Of System Installation - HP 9000 EPS20 Installation Manual

Introduction

Overview of System Installation

Overview of System Installation
1. Standard Console, Keyboard, and Optional Uninterruptible Power System (UPS):
a. Connect the console data cable to the "Console" port on the core I/O card of the computer.
b. Plug the standard console power cable into a UPS power receptacle.
c. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the console.
d. Connect the UPS data cable between the "UPS" connector on the core I/O and the appropriate
data connector on the UPS.
2. Local Area Network (LAN), Fast/Wide Differential SCSI, and Parallel Device Cabling:
a. Connect the LAN to either the "10BASE-T" or "AUI" connector on the core I/O card.
b. Connect a Fast/Wide Differential SCSI cable or terminator to the "F/W DIFF. SCSI" connector on
the core I/O card.
c. Connect a Fast/Wide Differential SCSI cable or terminator to the "F/W DIFF. SCSI" connector on
the core I/O card.
d. Connect an optional parallel device (such as a printer) to the connector labeled "PARALLEL" on
the core I/O card.
3. Internal or External Modem, and MDP:
a. Connect a line access module (LAM) to the "INTERNAL MODEM" connector on the core I/O
card. If using the internal modem, do not connect an external modem. Skip to Step C below.
b. If not using the internal modem, connect the external modem to the "EXTERNAL MODEM"
connector on the core I/O card.
c. Connect the Modem Distribution Panel (MDP) to the "MDP" connector on the core I/O card.
4. Power Connections:
a. If you are using an Uninterruptible Power System (UPS), plug the computer power cable into the
receptacle at the upper-left corner of the UPS, then plug the UPS power cable into wall power.
b. If not using the UPS, connect the computer power cable directly to wall power.
5. Stabilizer Block (Chock Block):
a. Roll the computer cabinet onto the stabilizer block in the desired location to prevent the cabinet
from being inadvertently moved around.
6. Power On:
a. Turn on the UPS
b. Turn on all peripherals
c. Turn on the computer by setting the key switch to the "ON" position.
d. Refer to the Owner's Guide that came with your computer for operator information.
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