Bull ESCALA E250 User guide

Bull ESCALA E250
Setup Guide
System Description, Setup, Use, Standard Maintenance,
Configuration and Upgrading
86 A1 52PX 00
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Bull ESCALA E250
Setup Guide
System Description, Setup, Use, Standard Maintenance,
Configuration and Upgrading
Hardware
March 2000
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ASCII terminal
Parallel printer
508 mm
20 inches
508 mm
20 inches
508 mm
20 inches
RS-485
RS-232
LAN 10/100 Mb/s
Serial printer
Keyboard
Mouse
1Reference information: Preparing the Site, on page 1-1
2Reference information: Connecting Devices, on page 2-1

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Check the software status for your system
(pre-installed, not-installed).
If the Preload Report sheet has
been supplied with the system,
the software is pre-installed. Skip
to step 6.
If the Preload Report sheet is
not supplied with the system,
the software is not-installed.
Refer to the AIX 4.3 Installation
Guide.
3Reference information: Inserting the Operator Panel Key, on page 2-6
4Reference information: Connecting the Power Cord, on page 2-8
5Reference information: Checking the Software Status, on page 2-9
6Reference information: First Startup of a Pre-Installed System, on page 2-10

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vii
Preface
Table of Contents
Communication Statements ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Notices x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What We Do to Protect the Environment xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1. Knowing the System 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Site 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire Protection 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arranging your Office 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding Fatigue 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Dimensions 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearance 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking and Inspecting the System 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Documentation 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Presentation 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Panel 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Features Overview 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. System Setup Procedure 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Devices 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Terminals 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Keyboard and Mouse 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Printers 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting PCI Controller Cables 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting the Operator Panel Key 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Power Cord 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the System for the First Time 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3. Using Devices and Tools 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the CD-ROM Drive 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the MLR Tape Drive 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 7/14GB 8 mm Tape Drive 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 4 mm Tape Drive 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Hard Disk Drives 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Keyboard 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Mouse 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. Maintaining the System 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the System 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining System Configuration Variables 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is Open Firmware 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access Open Firmware 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display and Description of the Open Firmware Menu 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problem Solving 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying the Problem 4-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What To Do When a Problem Occurs 4-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 5. Configuring the System 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Configuration 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CPU Configuration 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Configuration 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCI/ISA Controller Bus Dependences 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCI/ISA Controller List 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Configuration 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media and Disk Configuration Rules 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAID Configurations 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Native High Availability Configurations 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCSI-ID Configuration 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples of SCSI Connections 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6. Expanding the System Configuration 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the System for an Upgrade 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Approach the System 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Handle Hardware Components 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preliminary and Restart Operations 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Upgrading 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CPU Upgrading 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Upgrading 6-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Upgrading 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media Drive Installation 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hard Disk Drive Installation 6-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media Drive Removal 6-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hard Disk Drive Removal 6-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Hot Swapping 6-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hot Swapping under Basic (JBOD) Configuration 6-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hot Swapping under RAID Configuration 6-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Disk Expansion Unit 6-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A. System Specifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Specifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acoustic Noise A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standards A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B. System Devices Location Map B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary G-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index X-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ixPreface
Communication Statements
The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products intended for use with this product
appears in their accompanying manuals.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Neither
the provider or the manufacturer are responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized
changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
EC Council Directive
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of the following EC Council Directives:
•89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC (for the electromagnetic compatibility)
•73/23/EEC (for the low voltage)
•93/68/EEC (for CE marking).
Neither the provider nor the manufacturer can accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of option cards not
supplied by the manufacturer.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement
This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC Standard 950.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
VCCI Statement
The following is the translation of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interferences by Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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Safety Notices
Definitions of Safety Notices
Adanger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury.
Acaution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal
injury.
A warning notice indicates an action that could cause damage to a program, device, system, or data.
Placement of Safety Notices Inside This Guide
System safety notices which do not refer to a specific situation are included in these pages. Any specific safety
notices are mentioned inside this guide whenever these must be observed during system operating or handling.
IT Power Systems
This equipment has been designed also for connection to IT Power Systems.
Device Disconnection
To remove the primary power from the unit, unplug the “Appliance Coupler” on the rear side.
Laser Safety Information
Note: The Optical Link Card (OLC) referred to in this information is part of the Serial Optic Channel Converter
assembly.
This system may contain a laser product called the Optical Link Card (OLC). In the U.S., the OLC is certified as a
Class 1 laser product that conforms to the requirements contained in the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) regulation 21 CFR Subchapter J. Internationally, the OLC is certified as a Class 1 laser product that
conforms to the requirements contained in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 825 (1984),
the Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) standard 0837 (1986), and the CENELEC (European Committee for
Electrotechnical Standardization) Harmonization Document HD 482 S1 (1988). The German testing institute VDE
assigned a certificate of conformity to DIN IEC 825/VDE 0837/02.86 and CENELEC HD 482 S1/03.88; the certificate
registration number is 3642.
In addition, Statens Provningsanstalt (Swedish National Testing Institute) tested and approved the OLC for use in
Sweden as a Class 1 laser product and assigned the approval number SP LA 89:184. The CDRH certification label
and the VDE certificate of conformity mark are located on the plastic retainer of the OLC product. The figure shows
the system Class 1 information label required by IEC 825.
Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The OLC internally contains a gallium aluminum arsenide
(GaAlAs) semiconductor laser diode emitting in the wavelength range of 770 to 800 nanometers. This laser diode is a
Class 3B laser that is rated at 5.0 milliwatts. The design of the OLC is such that access to laser radiation above a
Class 1 level during operation, user maintenance, or service conditions is prevented.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
TO IEC 825:1984/CENELEC HD 482 S1
The Optical Link Card (OLC) must only be connected to another OLC or a compatible laser product. Any compatible
laser product must contain the open fiber link detection and laser control safety system used in OLC. This is a
requirement for correct operation of the optical link. In addition, the OLC product is designed and certified for use in
applications with point-to-point optical links only. Using this product in any other type of optical link configuration (for
example, links containing optical splitters or star couplers) is considered as not using the product correctly and may
require that the user certify the laser product again for conformance to the laser safety regulations.

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Preface
What We Do to Protect the Environment
Your new computer system is implemented following some principles aimed to reduce risks
and harm to the environment, considering the impact that products can have during their life
cycle: production, transport, installation, use at customer site and disposal at end of life.
•Only materials free from dangerous or polluting additives are used (e.g. polybrominated
free material)
•All plastic parts are marked in order to correctly address the recycling operations
•The unit is designed taking into account the requirements for disassembly, largest parts
are made of homogeneous material to facilitate recycling and, where possible,
sub-assemblies are designed to be reused
•Packing is designed with the intent to reduce environmental impacts
•The unit itself does not produce polluting or dangerous emissions (lubricant, solvent, or
other dangerous/polluting substances are not present in the unit)
•Production processes use water-based materials (e.g. paint); for electronic
sub-assemblies, either hydro-soluble fluxes (Freon free) or no clean processes are used.

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xiii
Preface
About This Guide
Audience
This guide is addressed to people in charge of the setup of the system and its daily
operations.
Note: The upgrading procedures described in this guide (chapter 6) must be performed by
people trained to perform service tasks on the system and must be executed carefully
following the given instructions. The system supplier will not be liable for any problems
deriving from incorrect handling or wrong installation of the upgrading.
Overview of the Contents
Note: Being this guide conceived for the setup of several system models and their
never-stopping evolution, it does not include model-specific information, if this is not
relevant to the described procedures. All model-specific characteristics, like CPU
type and speed, model configuration and performances are available on our internet
site at www.bull.com, within the UNIX product description pages.
•Chapter 1, Knowing the System, guides to preparing the most suitable area to setup
the system and presents system features.
•Chapter 2, System Setup Procedure, includes any procedures needed to setup the
system and start it for the first time.
•Chapter 3, Using Devices and Tools, explains how to use system devices and tools
such as CD-ROM, tapes and mouse.
•Chapter 4, Maintaining the System, describes system starting and stopping procedures
and use of configuration variables; it also includes a simple problem solving table.
•Chapter 5, Configuring the System, describes the configuration rules of the system, in
terms of disk and media devices, controllers, CPU’s and memory.
•Chapter 6, Expanding the System Configuration, describes how to upgrade the
system in terms of devices, controllers, CPU’s and memory.
•Appendix A, System Specifications, summarizes the system specifications and
standards.
•Appendix B, System Devices Location Map, provides and correlates the different
identifications of the system devices (Open Firmware nodes, physical and logical location
codes).
Related Publications
•Maintenance Guide (86 A1 46PX), provides the description of the system hardware
components and the instructions for their installation and/or replacement. A section is
dedicated to the SCSI cables description and connection. The spare part list is also
included. Moreover, this guide provides information about the system initialization
process, system firmware and configuration variables, and the system features in terms
of reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS). It includes also information about the
maintenance tools provided with the system for diagnostic purposes, such as online and
offline tests, system status indicators (tracing and error codes), remote maintenance.
This guide is addressed to people trained to perform service tasks on the system.
•AIX 4.3 Installation Guide (86 A2 43GX), provides detailed instructions for the AIX
installation.
•AIX 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices (86 A2 99HX),
explains the use of the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) program.

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•Disks and Tapes Configuration Information (86 A1 88GX), describes the setting of
addresses and switches for both disk and tape drives. It also includes information on
CD-ROM drive settings.
•Terminals and Printers Configuration Guide (86 A1 22WE), describes how to configure
terminals, printers and LAN terminal concentrators.
•Terminals and Printers Connections (86 A1 86GX), describes how to connect a terminal
or a printer that is not supplied with the system.
•AIX Problem Solving Guide and Reference (86 A2 32JX), provides information to help
investigate, define and fix problems with the operating system installed on the system. In
particular, the system dump facility and the error log identifiers are described in this
guide.
•AIX Messages Guide and Reference (86 A2 33JX), provides procedures to help
investigate the causes of an error message and how to recover from that error.
•RSF Field Guide (86 A7 96AQ), describes the remote service facilities.
•Bull ESCALA PowerCluster & HA Solutions Setup Guide (86 A2 79HX), describes how to
set up PowerCluster and High Availability solutions; it discuss both the hardware and
software aspects.
In addition, if at least one disk expansion unit is connected to the base unit, the relevant
information can be found in the disk expansion unit specific documentation.
•Disk Expansion Unit Quick Set Up (86 A1 12PX), contains the step by step hardware
procedures for a quick set up of the disk expansion unit.
•Using the Disk Expansion Unit (86 A1 16PX), contains information about the disk
expansion unit operability, features and upgrading.
•Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide (86 A1 13PX), provides the description of the disk
expansion unit hardware components, instructions for their installation and/or
replacement and information about SCSI cables. This guide is addressed to people
trained to perform service tasks on the system.
Adapters Related Publications
The adapters installed in the system are described in separate guides:
•Ethernet 10 & 10/100 Mbps PCI Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide
(86 A1 18GX)
•FDDI Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 53GX)
•PCI High–Resolution Graphics Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide
(86 A1 43HX)
•Token Ring PCI Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 31GX)
•PCI Asynchronous Serial Communications Adapters Installation and Configuration
Guide (86 A1 47AT)
•ISA Internal Modem Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 05HX)
•PCI 1Port & 4Port Multi–protocol Serial I/O Adapters Installation & Service Guide
(86 A1 42HX)
•SCSI RAID Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 44HX)
•PCI Fibre Channel Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 95HX)
•PCI 155 Mbps ATM Adapter Installation and User’s Guide (86 A1 86HX).

Knowing the System 1-1
Chapter 1. Knowing the System
•Preparing the Site, below
•Unpacking and Inspecting the System, on page 1-3
•System Documentation, on page 1-3
•System Presentation, on page 1-7
•Operator Panel, on page 1-10
•System Features Overview, on page 1-14.
Preparing the Site
Make sure you have an adequate number of proper telephone plugs, grounded electrical
outlets for your system, display, and any other options you intend to install.
Place your system in a location that is dry. Rain or spilled liquids might damage your
system.
Floor
The floor should be made of a durable, antistatic, insulating material which will not produce
or retain dust and can be easily cleaned.
Recommended materials are:
•Laminated material
•Linoleum
•Tiles
•Vinyl.
Materials not to be used are:
•Parquet (produces dust when polished)
•Waxed or glass surfaces (a source of static electricity)
•Carpets (produce and retain dust and are a source of static electricity).
If a carpet is necessary, it must be made of an antistatic material or treated with antistatic
product.
Fire Protection
Fire exstinguishers should be installed in the system room containing carbon dioxide (CO2)
or inert gas. If a water system is used, precautions should be taken to prevent the
accidental turning on of the water.
It is recommended to install smoke and heat detectors.

1-2 Setup Guide
Arranging your Office
We offer you some information for adjusting the furniture in your office.
An adjustable chair with comfortable support is suggested, adjust the chair to fit your body
properly.
Your lower back (lumbar region) should be supported correctly by the back of the chair.
Place your monitor slightly below your eyes level when you are sitting at the keyboard.
Keep an adequate distance from your eyes to the screen about 18 - 28 in. (450 - 700 mm).
Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen and, if necessary, use
the screen filter to protect against electrostatic discharge.
Keep your screen clean, to reduce unwanted reflections.
Avoiding Fatigue
Anon-direct light of about 500 lm/m2(lumen per square meter) measured at a distance of
750 mm from the floor should be enough to work in comfort.
When you are seated since long time, stand up and take a short break to reduce fatigue
and to relax your eyes.
Physical Dimensions
The table below lists the dimension of the system unit and its weight.
Height 24.8 in. 630 mm off the floor
Width 13.9 in. 353 mm
Depth 19.7 in. 500 mm
Weight 121.4 lbs* 55 kg*
* This value corresponds to a maximum system configuration; i.e. including a max. number
of cards and devices.
Clearance
The amount of space needed by the system unit during normal operation is indicated in the
figure below.
508 mm
20 inches
508 mm
20 inches
508 mm
20 inches
In addition, before installing the system, you should keep into consideration also the space
that could be necessary on each side for possible service and maintenance.

Knowing the System 1-3
Unpacking and Inspecting the System
CAUTION:
To avoid possible injury while moving the system, ask another person to help you.
Move the system to the area that you have chosen.
If not yet done, carefully unpack the system unit and components, following the information
on the shipping box. Save all packing materials so that you can repack the system in case
you ever need to move or ship it.
Your system was checked and carefully packed before it left the manufacturer.
Contact your authorized supplier or marketing representative if any items seem to be
damaged or missing.
System Documentation
The system is shipped with a set of hardware and software manuals, which lead users in
setting up, operating, configuring, upgrading the system and installing software.
These guides constitute the basic documentation set.
Additional documentation is delivered according to the specific products the system is
equipped with.
Some guides are on paper only, some ones are both on paper and on CD-ROM, while other
ones are on CD-ROM only.
Online documentation offers you several advantages:
•You can find the information you need quickly, automatically jumping from one
documentation topic to the others, simply clicking with your mouse on the desired topic
•You can access the information you need from any workstation or terminal connected to
the system, with no need to have paper documentation at hand
•In case you need it, you can print the selected topic.
Refer to the CD-ROM booklet for information on online documentation use.
Maintenance Kit
Amaintenance kit including a specific set of paper documentation is available at any
authorized supplier. It is addressed to both service people and trained customers who are in
charge of the system maintenance.

1-4 Setup Guide
Where Do I Find the Information I Need?
Adocumentation task roadmap is provided below to help you find the task related
information inside the documentation kit. For each task, the title of guides and sections are
given.
Documentation Task Reference
System Description Environment and Safety Considerations
Setup Guide, Knowing the System, →Preparing the Site
System Presentation and Features
Setup Guide, Knowing the System,→System Features Overview
Operator’s Controls Operator Panel Description and Key Usage
Setup Guide, Knowing the System,→Operator Panel
Inserting the Operator Panel Key
Setup Guide, System Setup Procedure
Starting and Stopping the System
Setup Guide, Maintaining the System
System Panels Device Shutter, Front and Lateral Panels
Setup Guide, Expanding the System Configuration,→Preparing the System for an
Upgrade,→Preliminary and Restart Operations
Media and Disk Devices Device Areas Description
Setup Guide, Configuring the System,→Device Configuration
and
Using the Disk Expansion Unit, Disk Expansion Unit Configuration
Drives Configuration and SCSI-ID
Setup Guide, Configuring the System, →Device Configuration, →SCSI-ID Configuration
Using the Disk Expansion Unit, Disk Expansion Unit Configuration
and
Disks and Tapes Configuration Information, the paragraph related to your drive model
SCSI Connection and Configuration (maintenance task)
Maintenance Guide, SCSI Cables Description and Connection
and
Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, SCSI Cables Description and Connection
Disks and Drives Description, Usage and Preventive Maintenance
Setup Guide, Using Devices and Tools
Upgrading / Removal
Setup Guide, Expanding the System Configuration
3.5-Inch Diskette Installation and Removal (maintenance task)
Maintenance Guide, Hardware Maintenance
Disk Cage Installation and Removal (maintenance task)
Maintenance Guide, Hardware Maintenance
and
Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, Disk Expansion Unit Hardware Components