IBM System/36 User Manual

Planning and Ordering Work Station Cables
Planning the work station cable requirements for your computer is
an important part of planning for setup. In this task you will:
• Draw the cable path(s) between the computer and work stations
• Determine the cable length
• Order the cables
Also included in this task are some cable installation
considerations.
You will need to use the floor plan that you prepared earlier. If
you have existing blueprints of your location, you can use them as
a reference to draw your cable path. Keep in mind that the scale
of the floor plans might be different.
Drawing the Cable Path
Planning your work station cable requirements begins by drawing
cable paths on a floor plan indicating how each work station will
be attached to the computer.
1. Before you begin drawing your cable paths, read the following
considerations:
• The system console personal computer is attached to port 0
on the 5364 System Unit with an expansion cable that is
included with the unit.
• The personal computer printer attaches directly to the
personal computer with a printer cable.
• Port 1 and port 2 are used to attach the rest of the local
work stations.
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IBM System/36 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	System/36
Category	Desktop
Language	English