Installation and User Manual

Appendix C

Link to an IBM AS/400® Computer

The Galaxy PW™can dialogue with an IBM AS/400® computer via a link in compliance with IBM communications recommendations, thus enhancing the protection provided by your Galaxy PW™.

The IBM AS/400® computer must be configured for the link. This section describes the physical connections required as well as the system values that must be modified on the AS/400®. For further information, consult the following IBM documents:

◗"Planning Guide, Appendix E" concerning physical connections.

◗"Back-up and Recovery Guide", chapter 7 "Power Loss Recovery" concerning configuration of the AS 400®.

Connect and Configure the AS400 Link

Connections are made to the female client connector XR5 on the "Media Contacts 11" board. The corresponding male connector is supplied; see Figure 3-12 below for the wiring diagram. A five-wire cable (not supplied) is required.

1.On the AS/400® side, use a 9 or 15-pin SUB-D connector. (Depending on the type of AS/400®.)

2.Certain values on the AS/400® must be configured to enable operation of the Galaxy PW™ — AS/400® link.

The values requiring modification and the corresponding procedures are presented in chapter 7 "Power Loss Recovery" of the "Back-up and Recovery Guide" for the AS/400®.

Configuration values:

◗QUPSMSGQ: UPS message queue;

◗QUPSDLYTIM: Uninterruptible power supply delay time;

◗QPWRRSTIPL: Power restore IPL.

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Appendices

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