Specifications

Second-Generation Channel Interface Processor (CIP2) Installation and Configuration 37
CIP2 Hardware Installation
Step 4 If required, extend the length of the Y cable connections (between the VA and VB cables)
with a straight-through cable (shown in Figure 21) that is available from IBM. This cable
is not available from Cisco Systems.
Figure 21 Straight-Through Cable
Step 5
Attach the male (dark gray or black) end of the Y cable to the female (light gray) end of
the VA cable that comes from the host. (See Figure 22.)
Figure 22 Connecting the VA Cable Between the Y Cable and the Host
Step 6
Leave the select/bypass switch (see Figure 15 on page 28) in bypass mode until the PCA
connector is attached to the PCA.
Step 7 Connect the Y cable to the PCA.
Step 8 Place the select/bypass switch in select mode.
Step 9 If the CIP2 replaces another interface processor or occupies a previously empty interface
processor slot, configure the interface(s) on the CIP2; otherwise, interface configuration
is not required.
Step 10 Vary online the host channel.
For instructions on how to vary the host channel online, refer to the documentation for
your mainframe operating system.
Female Male
78-pin 78-pin
H2455
Bus
Tag
H2451
From host
Dark gray or black
Female
Light gray
Male
Dark gray
plastic end
Y cable VA cable