HP 3000 Manuals

Setting Up and Maintaining Your System The Installation Guide

Identifying and Installing Your Computer and Console 

The checklist below identifies the hardware contents of the computer box:


          Figure 2-1.  Identifying the Hardware Contents of the Computer Box 

   1.  Computer (includes computer processor, internal disk and tape
       drive).
   2.  BNC T connectors (2 each, part number 92227N).
   3.  LAN terminators (2 each, part number 92227P).
   4.  LAN cable (2 meter, for HP 2340A connection, part number 92227B).
   5.  Console cable (part number A1703-63003).
   6.  Power cord.
   7.  [REV BEG]
       Latch adapter (part number 5062-3351), not pictured.  For existing
       Thick LAN cables only.  NOT to be used on systems that are being
       installed by customers.  Installation should only be done by an HP
       service representative.[REV END]

To unpack your computer 

The unpacking instructions of the computer is provided in the document
tray of the shipping box.  To remove the computer from the shipping box,
perform the following steps:


WARNING  Do not try to lift the computer out of the shipping box.  The
         shipped weight of the computer exceeds 70 pounds (32 kg).  If
         the computer is dropped, it could cause injury and will cause
         damage to the internal components of the computer.


   1.  Remove the documentation tray and any loose parts inside the
       shipping box, and the inside shock absorbing cover.  See Figure
       2-2 .  For the moment, place all parts to the side where you
       can conveniently find them.


          Figure 2-2.  Removing Loose Parts 
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   2.  Locate the flap with the hand holes cut into it.  See Figure 2-3
       .


          Figure 2-3.  Positioning the Shipping Box 

   3.  Position yourself so that you must reach across the box to grasp
       the hand holes.

   4.  Place a hand into each hole and carefully pull the shipping box
       toward yourself until the shipping box rests on its side, with the
       hand holes on top.  This positions the computer in an upright
       position, resting on its feet.  See Figure 2-3 .  The feet on
       the bottom of the computer slide easily on cardboard.  They should
       also slide easily over hard floors or carpets.[REV END]

   5.  Open the flap.  See Figure 2-4 .  Reach into the shipping box
       and grasp the computer on the left and right side.


          Figure 2-4.  Raising the Flap 

   6.  Pulling alternately with your left and right hand, slowly slide
       the computer out of the shipping box.  See Figure 2-5 .  Save
       the shipping box and packing materials in case the computer needs
       to be moved to another location.


          Figure 2-5.  Removing the Computer from the Box 

To familiarize yourself with the computer.   

Now that you have unpacked the computer, take some time to study the
front and back before you move it into place.  Figure 2-6  shows the
front of the computer, and Figure 2-7  shows the back of the computer.

The front of the computer.   

All of the switches and indicators on the computer are located along the
top, in the front of the computer, as shown in Figure 2-6 .
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          Figure 2-6.  Computer Front Panel 

1.   ON/OFF switch                      6.   tape drive
2.   run indicator                      7.   unload button
3.   fault indicator                    8.   cassette light
4.   remote indicator                   9.   drive light
5.   battery indicator

[REV END]

1 ON/OFF switch:  Controls the dc power (not the ac power from the wall
outlet) for the computer, the internal disk drive, and internal tape
drive.  Once the computer has started, you should turn this off only as
part of the shutdown procedure.


CAUTION  The OFF part of the front panel switch only disconnects the dc
         power from the inside of the computer cabinet.  AC voltage is
         still present at the computer power supply.  The ac power can be
         removed only by unplugging the power cord.


2 run indicator:  This green light indicates that the computer is running
normally.  It also works in conjunction with the fault indicator and the
battery indicator.

3 fault indicator:  This orange light indicates that a fault exists in
the computer.  Refer to the "Troubleshooting" chapter of this guide for
actions to take if this light comes on.

4 remote indicator:  When this yellow light is on, it indicates that
remote access through a modem port is enabled, allowing outside access to
the computer.  This is useful if remote support is desired.  When this
light is off, the remote access is disabled or denied.

5 battery indicator:  When the yellow battery indicator is on and no
other indicators are on, the computer is in the battery backup mode.
This indicates that the ac electrical power is disconnected or off.  If
the battery indicator is on and one or more of the other indicators are
on, the batteries are charging.

6 tape drive:  The tape drive is located just below the computer front
panel.  Here you insert and retrieve the DDS tapes needed for storing
information onto tapes.
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7 unload button:  This button stops any tape operation, rewinds the tape,
and ejects the cassette from the tape drive.

8/9 casette light and drive light:  These lights indicate the states of
the tape drive.  To better understand how to interpret these lights,
refer to chapter 7, in the section "Interpreting Indicator Status
Lights."[REV END]

The back of the computer.   

The computer back panel contains the connectors for external devices, as
shown in Figure 2-7 .


          Figure 2-7.  Computer Back Panel 

1.  power cord socket                       4.  remote support modem connector (1)  
2.  LAN connector                           5.  computer console connector
3.  AUI LAN connector (2)                   6.  SCSI connector

(1) This connector is reserved for customers who have purchased an HP
service contract.  For information about a support contract, contact your
HP sales office.

(2) This connector is internally disabled at the factory.  For
information about this connector, contact your HP sales and service
office.   

Identifying and Installing your Computer Console 

The console is an ordinary terminal that has a special purpose.  You must
connect it to the computer before you can perform any computer tasks.
The checklist below shows the contents of the computer console box:


            

   1.  computer console (HP 700/92)
   2.  console keyboard
   3.  cables (keyboard cable and power cord)

The next step in assembling the computer is to unpack, identify, and
assemble the computer console.  Look for a box with a white label on one
end that has HP 700/92 written on it.  The label also has a product
number and serial number on it.  If several boxes have the HP 700/92
label, select one.  The HP 700/92 can also be used as a "user terminal,"
so you may have ordered several.

Unpack the computer console and its parts.  Refer to the manual that
comes with the console for instructions.

To familiarize yourself with the console.     

You can locate the switches, adjusting knobs, and connectors of the
console in Figure 2-8 .


          Figure 2-8.  Computer Console Front and Back View 

   1.  port 1, datacomm connector to the computer (back)
   2.  port 2, printer connector (back, not used for this computer
       system)
   3.  keyboard cable connector (back)
   4.  power cord connector (back)
   5.  power ON/OFF switch (front)
   6.  brightness control (front)
   7.  contrast control (front)

To assemble and connect your computer and console.     

Be sure that there is ample room at the back of the computer to work and
that the console is located close to the computer.  To assemble the
console and connect it to the computer, perform the following steps:
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          Figure 2-9.  Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer Console 
[REV END]

   1.  Connect the keyboard cable to the back of the keyboard.  See
       Figure 2-9 .  The keyboard cable is the same on both ends and
       is a spiral stretch cable (resembling a telephone cord), so plug
       in either end.

   2.  Plug the other end of the keyboard cable into the connector
       labeled KEYBD on the back of the console.  See Figure 2-9 .

   3.  Plug the console cable (2) into the connector labeled Console (1)
       on the back of the computer.  See Figure 2-10 .  Do not be
       concerned if the connection seems to fit loosely,--that is how it
       is supposed to fit.

       _________________________________________________________________ 

       CAUTION  Take care to align the plug with the connector--the flat
                side of the plug should coincide with the straight side
                of the outline surrounding the connector. 

       _________________________________________________________________ 


          Figure 2-10.  Console Cable Connection 

   4.  Plug the other end of the console cable into the connector labeled
       DATACOMM on the back of the console.  See Figure 2-8 .

   5.  Tighten the mounting screws on each side of the console cable
       connector.  Finger tight is sufficient.

   6.  Be sure that the console power switch is in the OFF position
       (switch should be flush with the screen's front frame).

   7.  Connect the console power cord to the back of the console (see
       Figure 2-8 ), and plug the other end into a wall outlet.

   8.  Be sure that the computer power switch is in the OFF position.

   9.  Connect the computer power cord (2) to the socket (1) on the back
       of the computer (see Figure 2-11 ), and plug the other end into
       a wall outlet.


          Figure 2-11.  Power Cord Connection 

At this point, you have the computer connected to the computer console.
You have more things to unpack and connect, but you need to find out if
the computer can display messages on the console.  Proceed to the
following section "Performing a Power-On Self-Test" to learn how this is
done.

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