IBM SYSTEM/36 5362 User instructions

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Setting Up Your Computer -5362
File Number
536-00
Order Number
5A21 -9487-3

Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy,
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manuals,
may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designedto provide
reasonable protection against such interference
when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference,
in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be requiredto correct the
interference.
Fourth Edition (October 1986)
This major revision makes obsolete SA21-9487-2 and TNL SN21-3020.
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When You Are:
Planning to
Install Your
Computer
Getting Your
Computer
Ready
to Use
Operating
Your
Computer
Programming
Your
Computer
r
You Can Find Information In:
What to Do before' Your Computer Arrives
Converting from System/34
to System/36
System/34
to System/36 Migration Aid
'- Planning for New Devices and Programming Available at Release 5
r Setting Up Your Computer
Installing Your New Features
Performing the First System Configuration
System Security Guide
Updating
to a New Release
r Learning About Your Computer
Operating Your System
Development Support Utility Guide
Source Entry Utility Guide
Data File Utility Guide
Work Station Utility Guide
Changing Your System Configuration
Using and Programming the 1255 Magnetic Character
Reader
'- Using Your Display Station
r (language manuals)
(message manuals)
Concepts and Programmer's Guide
System Reference
{
RPG II, BASIC, COBOL
FORTRAN IV, Assembler
Getting Started
with Interactive Data Definition Utility
Development Support Utility Guide
Source Entry Utility Guide
Creating Displays: Screen Design Aid and System Support Program
Data File Utility Guide
Sort Guide
Functions Reference
Overlay Linkage Editor Guide
System Measurement Facility Guide
Character Generator Utility Guide
\.. Ideographic Sort Guide
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When You Are:
Communicating
with Another
Computer or
Remote Device
Determining
the Cause
of a Problem
Planning for and
Adding New
Programming
Support
Using Your IBM
PC with the
System/36
Managing Your
System/36
Office
Doing
Office
Tasks
r
'-
r
\..
You Can Find Information In:
Using System/36 Communications
Communications and Systems Management Guide
Distributed Data Management Guide
Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN) Guide
Remote
Operation/Support Facility Guide
MSRJE Guide
3270 Device Emulation Guide
SSP-ICF Guide and Examples
Interactive Communications Feature: Base Subsystems Reference
Interactive Communications Feature: Finance Subsystem Reference
Interactive Communications Feature: Upline Subsystems Reference
Interactive Communications Feature: Programming for Subsystems and
Intra Subsystem Reference
Using the Asynchronous
Communications Support
(message manuals)
(message manuals)
System Problem Determination
(online problem determination)
Planning
for New Devices & Programming Available at Release 5
(new program product manuals)
Changing Your System Configuration
5250 Emulation Program User's Guide
Enhanced 5250 Emulation Program User's Guide
PC Support/36 Technical Reference
PC Support/36 User's Guide
PC Support/36 Organizer
System/36 in the Office
Planning Your System/36 Office
Setting Up Your System/36 Office
Administering Your System/36 Office
Planning for System/36 Office in a Network
Administering Personal Services/36 in the Office
/
Getting Started with Interactive Data Definition Utility
Getting Started with Query/36
Getting Started with Personal Services/36
Getting Started
with DisplayWrite/36
Business Graphics Utilities/36 User's Guide
Practicing with DisplayWrite/36
Practicing with Personal Services/36
Practicing
with Query/36
Practicing with Interactive Data Definition Utility
Using DisplayWrite/36
Online Information:
Query/36
Personal Services/36
D
isplayWrite/36
Interactive Data Definition Utility
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Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................................. " .... " vii
SECTION 11. RELOCATING YOUR COMPUTER ........... 281
Who should use this manual ..................................... vii
How this manual is arranged ..................................... vii SECTION 12. RESPONDING TO SYSTEM REFERENCE
What you should know ........................................... vii CODES AND OTHER PROBLEMS ......................... 285
If you need more information .................................... vii
12.A No Power On Light ....................................... 286
12.B A 5362 System Reference Code Did Not Appear
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .......................... " ....... ix on
the Computer Output Display ................. '" ...... 287
12.C A 5362 System Reference Code Did Appear
SECTION 1. WHAT MUST BE DONE BEFORE SETUP ......... 1 on
the Computer Output Display .......................... 290
12.D Work Station Addresses and Port Numbers Do
SECTION 2. SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER ................ 13 Not Match ................................................ 294
12.E Information Cannot be Entered From the Keyboard
SECTION 3. CONNECTING THE CABLES TO and Displayed
............................................. 297
THE COMPUTER ............................................. 19 12.F Responding to a Keyboard Message or a
System Reference Code ................................ 299
SECTION 4. CONNECTING THE LOCAL AREA NETWORK
12.G Preparing the Printers for System Checkout .............. 316
(LAN) TO YOUR COMPUTER ................................ 33
3812 Pageprinter ......................................... 317
4214 Printer Model 2 ..................................... 319
SECTION 5. CONNECTING THE CABLES TO YOUR
4224 Printer .............................................. 321
DISPLAY STATIONS AND PRINTERS ...................... 43 4234 Printer Model 2 ..................................... 323
4245 Printer .......... " .................................. 326
SECTION 6. CONNECTING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER
5219 Printer .............................................. 328
CABLES TO YOUR SYSTEM ............................... 113
5224 Printer .............................................. 332
5225 Printer .............................................. 334
SECTION 7. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE 9332 5256 Printer .............................................. 335
DISK UNIT ......... " ................... '" ........... '" ... 129 5262 Printer Model 1 ..................................... 337
Installing the First 9332 Disk Unit ..................... , ........ 131 12.H Faulty 2K Segments in Main Storage ............. " ...... 339
Checking Out Your 9332 Disk Unit ............................. 143 12.1 9932 Disk Unit Not Detected .............................. 340
Installing an Additional 9332 Disk Unit ........................ 145 12.J IBM Token-Ring Adapter(s) Not Detected ................. 341
Checking
Out Your Second 9332 Disk Unit. .................... 156 12.K Display 02, Note 3 ........................................ 342
Removing a 9332 Disk Unit(s) ............................ " .... 158
SECTION 13. BASIC COMPUTER OPERATING
SECTION 8. CHECKING OUT AND CONFIGURING
INFORMATION ............................................. 343
YOUR COMPUTER ......................................... 167 Display Station Keyboard ....................................... 343
Checking Out Your Computer .................................. 168
Character Keys .............................................. 343
Configuring Your Computer .............................. " .... 177 Function Keys ................................................ 343
Display 02 Does Not Match Form C4 ........................... 212 Display Screen ................................................. 345
Menus and Prompts ............................................ 346
SECTION 9. CHECKING OUT YOUR SySTEM .............. 219 System Reference Code ........................................ 347
What to Do If a Machine Does Not Work ....................... 348
SECTION 10. CONNECTING THE COMMUNICATIONS
CABLE(S) ................................................... 263
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About This Manual
Who should use this manual ...
This manual contains the step-by-step procedures needed by the person responsible for both setting up
and checking out
the System/36. These steps enable the user to connect all the cables, to set the
necessary switches, and then to test operations. No tools or special skills are required.
How this manual is arranged ...
Sections 1 through 10 present the steps required to set up and configure System/36. Section 11
contains information for relocating the system. Section 12 lists the instructions for responding to
system reference codes and indicators during setup and checkout. Section 13 presents basic computer
operating information for using keyboards and displays.
Note: This publication follows the convention that he means he or she.
What you should know ...
No previous data processing or computer experience is required to set up System/36. When you have
completed setup of your system, read Performing the First System Configuration for Your System,
SC21-9067.
Note: This manual may refer to products that are announced, but are not yet available. Such
information is for planning purposes only and is subject
to change before general availability.
If you need more information ...
If you need more information about setting up your computer, see What To Do Before Your Computer
Arrives, SBOF-4778.
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Each step that you perform is identified with two
numbers. The first number identifies the section and the
second number identifies the step within that section.
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Some steps will ask you questions. Depending on how you
answer the question, you might not always go to the next
step, as shown in the example.
Are the display stations and printers set up and checked out?
EXAMPLE ONLY
YES
NO
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How to Use This Manual
Sometimes you might need additional information to
complete a step. Always read the information in the step first
and then the additional information .
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Additional Information for 1.3,
Are the display stations and printers set up and checked out? Sometimes this manual Will use the words
work statIon Work statIon means either a
printer or display station
A symbol that appears like i is pointing toward
a nother step.
This means go to Section 3, step 2.
An arrow like" is used to point out or locate
something on the art.
A
broken arrow like II.I~ is used to show action such
as push, pUll, turn, go to, and so on.
A small hand like
pressing action.
is used to show location and a
Note: To avoid problems during setup, you should follow the
instructions in this manual step-by-step. If you encounter a
problem, instructions outside the steps tell you what to do.
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