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Chapter 3 Making Console, Ethernet, and FDDI
Connections
3.1 Connect the Console Terminal .............................................. 3-2
3.2 Connect the Ethernet Cable .................................................. 3-4
3.3 Connect the FDDI Cable........................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4 Connecting to a DSSI Subsystem
4.1 DSSI Installation Overview .................................................. 4-2
4.2 Single-Host Systems .............................................................. 4-4
4.3 KFMSA-BA Adapter .............................................................. 4-6
4.4 Cables ..................................................................................... 4-8
4.5 Install DSSI Cables to ISEs ................................................ 4-10
4.6 Set Node IDs......................................................................... 4-12
Chapter 5 Connecting to a CI VMScluster
5.1 CIXCD Installation Configuration Rules ............................. 5-2
5.2 Setting CIXCD Parameters ................................................... 5-4
5.2.1 Setting the VMScluster Node Address (Mandatory) ..... 5-6
5.2.2 Verifying Quiet Slot DELTA Time = 10 (Mandatory) ... 5-8
5.2.3 Setting Boot Time (Optional) ........................................ 5-10
5.2.4 Setting Extend Header, Extend ACK Timeout, and
Disable Arbitration (Optional)...................................... 5-12
5.2.5 Setting Cluster Size (Optional)..................................... 5-14
5.3 Cabling the System to a Star Coupler ................................ 5-16
Chapter 6 Powering Up the System
6.1 Prepare to Check the AC Power............................................ 6-2
6.2 Measure the AC Power ......................................................... 6-4
6.3 Turn the Power On and Check Indicators............................ 6-6
Chapter 7 System Self-Test
7.1 Check Module Status LEDs .................................................. 7-2
7.2 Check the Self-Test Display .................................................. 7-4