IBM 9407-515 Quick Start Manual

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Cable the server and the Thin Console8The Thin Console provides a 5250 emulation session for an i5/OS logical partition on servers that are notmanaged by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).This task assumes that you are setting up the Thin Console with a new server. If you are setting up the ThinConsole with an existing server, follow the instructions in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center. Fordetails about how to access the information center, see task 11 .This task requires an Ethernet cable and a monitor that are not supplied with your server.If you are not using the Thin Console to manage your server, go to task 9Prerequisite:Cable the HMC and theserver.Finish your system setupComplete the Thin Console setup instructions provided with the Thin Console.Select the keyboard language and press .EnterConnect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly to the HMC port labeledHMC1 or the port labeled HMC2 on the back of the server. No other consoledevice can be attached to the remaining HMC port.When you are prompted on the Thin Console display, type a new HMC access password. Thispassword is case sensitive.Route the server power cord through the rings or clamps, if available, on theback of the server, and connect it to the power supply port.Connect your server to a power source. The control panel should be lit and display. The server is not yet powered on.01 BN V=FTip: If does not display, see the instructions in the IBM Systems HardwareInformation Center. For details about how to access the information center, see task 11.01 B N V=FFinish your system setup8.18.28.38.48.58.6Press the white Power On button on the front of the server. There is a delay before theserver powers on, approximately 5 to 20 minutes. When the server powers on, the controlpanel displays .01 B N V=F8.7Your Thin Console is now cabled and will be ready for login when the IPL is complete. Goto task 11 .Finish your system setupImportant: Use an Ethernet cable with a maximum length of 7.5 m (25 ft.).