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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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