Preparing your connection

Steps to prepare the system for a connection.

1. Plug in your system or uninterruptible power supply and attached expansion units.
2. Open the control panel door on the front of the system. The control panel should be lit and display 01 B N V=F. The system is not yet powered on.
   If 01 B N V=F is not displayed, you might need to change the mode. To use the control panel to change the mode, perform the following steps:

   1. Select function 02 by pressing the Increment (^) or Decrement (V) button on the control panel.
      Tip: The Increment (^) and Decrement (V) buttons change the field values, and the Enter button advances you from field to field.
   2. Press Enter to start function 02. The current initial program load (IPL) type is displayed with a pointer. The current logical key mode and IPL speed are also displayed.
   3. Using the Increment (^), Decrement (V), and Enter buttons, scroll through the IPL types, logical key modes, and IPL speeds until 02 B N V is displayed.
   4. Press Enter to exit function 02.
   5. Using the Increment (^) or Decrement (V) button, select function 01, and then press Enter.
   Note: Expect a delay between the time when power is applied to the system and when an initial program load (IPL) can be performed. When power is initially applied to the system, the service processor performs a self-check and the control panel remains blank for up to 2 minutes. Wait until the C1xxxxxx progress codes are completed and 01 is displayed on the control panel before you perform an IPL or change any control panel functions.
3. Press the white Power On button. There is a short delay before the system powers on, approximately 5 to 20 minutes. If the control panel displays A9002000, the console might not be connected yet.
4. Power on your system. The system will power on and connect.