Cabling; Connecting The I/O Cable (Pn 17-03085-02) - DEC Rackmount 7000 AXP Installation And Owner's Manual

Installation

2.6 Cabling

The following sections contain the procedures for connecting the I/O cable(s), the
DEC power bus cable, and the console cable. These cable connections must be
performed in the sequence presented in the following sections.

2.6.1 Connecting the I/O Cable (PN 17-03085-02)

Use the following procedure to connect the I/O cable from the IOP module in the
LSB chassis to the I/O bulkhead connector on the XMI chassis.
Special instructions apply to extend the LSB chassis to prevent
personal injury (see Section 5.2.2).
1. Extend the LSB chassis for service (see Section 5.2.2).
2. Remove the cover plate and connect the LSB end of the I/O cable to the
rear most available connector of the four connectors on the IOP module, and
alternately tighten the two slotted captive screws to secure it in place (see
Figure 2–10).
3. Replace the cover plate over any unused IOP connectors.
4. Route the I/O cable toward the rear of the LSB chassis.
5. Open the rear door on the equipment cabinet.
6. Connect the other end of the I/O cable to the I/O connector on the rear
bulkhead of the XMI chassis, and tighten the two slotted captive screws to
secure it in place (see Figure 2–11).
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