Complete the steps to prepare the system for a connection.
- Plug in your system or uninterruptible power supply
and attached expansion units.
- 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:
- 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.
- Press Enter to start function 02. The current
IPL type is displayed with a pointer. The current logical key mode and IPL
speed are also displayed.
- 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.
- Press Enter to exit function 02.
- Using the Increment (^) or Decrement (V) button, select function 01,
and then press Enter.
If you need further information, see Remote and virtual control
panels.
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.
- Press the white Power On button. There is a short delay before
the system powers on, approximately 5 to 20 minutes. When the system powers
on, the control panel displays 01 B N V=F. If
the control panel displays A9002000, the console
might not be connected yet.
- Power on your system. The system will power on and connect.
If you experience problems, refer to Troubleshooting Operations Console connections.