The following table lists the features used to make the RS232 connections from FC 2943 (8-Port
Asynchronous Controller) to Eserver pSeries 655 processor nodes.
Feature
Code
Description
Connects
From
Connects
To
2943 8-Port Asynchronous Controller and Fan-out box HMC
FC 8120 or
FC 8121
8120 Attachment Cable, HMC to Host, 6 M (19.7 ft.) FC 2943 p655 node
8121 Attachment Cable, HMC to Host, 15 M (49.2 ft.) FC 2943 p655 node
The following illustration shows the RS232 connections between the HMC and the p655 nodes using FC
2943 (8-Port Asynchronous Controller).
HMC
FC 2943
8-Port Asynchronous Controller
8-Port Connector Block
(part of FC 2943)
FC 8120, 6M (19.7 ft.)
or
FC 8121, 15 M (49.2 ft.)
HMC to 7039 651
(upto8)
To 7039 651
R
Cable Connection
S232
To HMC Port
of 7039 651
Drawer
D-Shell Interposer,
25-Pin Female to 9-Pin Male
(part of FC 8120 or 8121)
RS232 Cable
FC 8120, 6M (19.7 ft.)
or
FC 8121, 15 M (49.2 ft.)
9-Pin D-Shell
Male Connector
(part of FC 8120 or 8121)
9-Pin D-Shell
Female Connector
(part of FC 8120 or 8121)
Detail of R 232 Cable ConnectionS
HMC to Host - R 232 ConnectionS
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