IBM 2809, 2824 User Manual

AS/400e 170 or 250

2809 or 2824 LAN/WAN Workstation Card Instruction

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Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the “Safety and Environmental Notices” on page iii and the “Notices” on page 11.

Fifth Edition (July 2000)

This edition applies only to reduced instructions set computer (RISC) systems.

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Safety and Environmental Notices

Danger Notices

A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.

DANGER

An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (RSFTD201)

DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock when installing the system, ensure that the power cords for all devices are unplugged before installing signal cables. (RSFTD202)

DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding or removing any devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cords for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected or disconnected. If possible, disconnect all power cords from the existing system before you add or remove a device. (RSFTD203)

DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock during an electrical storm, do not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines, display stations, printers, or telephones. (RSFTD003)

DANGER

To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004)

Caution Notices

A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition.

CAUTION: Telecommunications Statement: This unit contains over-voltage circuits between the ac power outlet and the unit. These circuits meet the standard limits described in International Electrical Commission (IEC) 664, installation category II. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the power outlet meets the standards of IEC 664, installation category II. (RSFTC214)

Laser Safety Information

CAUTION: This product may contain a CD-ROM which is a class 1 laser product. (RSFTC240)

Product Recycling and Disposal

Components of the system, such as structural parts and circuit cards, can be recycled where recycling facilities exist. IBM does not currently collect and recycle used IBM products from customers in the United States other than those products that are involved in trade-in programs. Companies are available to disassemble, reutilize, recycle, or dispose of electronic products. Contact an IBM account representative for more information.

The system unit contains batteries and circuit boards with lead solder. Before you dispose of this unit, these batteries and circuit boards must be removed and discarded according to local regulations or recycled where facilities exist. This book contains specific information on each battery type where applicable.

Battery Return Program

In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM batteries and battery packs. For information on proper disposal of the batteries in this unit, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Please have the IBM part number that is listed on the battery available when you make your call. For information on battery disposal outside the United States, contact your local waste disposal facility.

Environmental Design

The environmental efforts that have gone into the design of the system signify IBM’s commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes. Some of these accomplishments include the elimination of the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals in the manufacturing process, reductions in manufacturing wastes, and increased product energy efficiency. For more information, contact an IBM account representative.

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Installation Instructions

This feature is customer installed. It will take approximately 1 hour to install the hardware. However, you may elect not to perform this feature installation yourself. You may contact IBM or an Authorized Dealer to make arrangements for them to perform the feature installation for a fee.

You need to allow additional time to complete your jobs, back up your system, IPL your system, and verify your hardware configuration.

__ 1. When you use these instructions, you will do the following:

v Remove the system unit covers.

v Install your new hardware.

v Install covers.

v IPL your operating system.

v Verify your new hardware configuration.

__ 2. Some of the steps in these instructions may require a tool to remove the

screws. Use a medium-sized standard screwdriver or a 5.5 mm socket wrench.

__ 3. Some of the pictures in these instructions may not look exactly like the

system unit that you have. However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

__ 4. Before you begin:

v Ensure that you have a current backup of your operating system and

licensed programs. If you have backed up the operating system and licensed programs since the last time you applied PTFs, that backup is acceptable.

v Ensure that you take a few minutes to become familiar with these

instructions.

v If there are incorrect, missing or visibly damaged parts, contact one of the

following:

– Your authorized dealer

– Point of purchase (For example, IBM Direct)

– IBM Rochester Manufacturing Automated Information Line (R-MAIL)

- 1-800-300-8751 (United States)

- 1-507-253-5242 (worldwide)

__ 5. Determine if there are any existing prerequisites before you install your new

feature. Go to this Web site and locate your feature number and OS/400 release and check the prerequisites.

http://as400service.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.NSF/

Then do the following to get to the Customer Install Features Prerequisites:

a. Select All Documents b. Select Collapse c. Select General Information d. Select Offerings e. Select Feature Prerequisites f. Select Customer Install Features Prerequisites

Getting Ready

When you have the following cards, install them in the sequence listed below.

v The 2809 or 2824 LAN/WAN workstation card

v The 285x or 2866 Integrated NetFinity cards

v All other adapter cards

__ 1. Ensure that all jobs are complete. __ 2. When all jobs are complete, type

pwrdwnsys *immed

on an AS/400 command line and press the Enter key.

Note: Should you encounter difficulties during the installation, contact your

authorized dealer or service provider.

__ 3. When the AS/400 is completely powered down, power off all PCs and

devices, such as printers and displays, that are connected to the system unit.

__ 4. Unplug any power cords, such as printers and displays, from electrical

outlets.

__ 5. Unplug the system unit power cord from the electrical outlet. __ 6. Remove the system unit back cover by placing your hand near the bottom

of the cover and lifting up and out, (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Remove System Unit Back Cover

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