if your hmc is already installed, continue with this step. if your hmc has not been previously installed, refer to “install the hardware management console (hmc)” on page 115. after completing the hmc installation procedure, return here and complete this step. if you are not installing an hmc, go to “step 15. connect the graphics display” on page 26.

    1. before doing this step, read and understand “step 3. read the safety notices” on page 10.

    2. this system drawer is equipped with two hmc connectors located on the back of the system. the connectors are labeled hmc1 and hmc2.

    to connect your hmc to the model 6c3 or model 6e3, connect the hmc serial cable to the hmc1 connector. if this is the second hmc being connected to the model 6c3 or model 6e3, connect the hmc serial cable to the hmc2 connector.

    after connecting the hmc, go to “step 17. connect the serial devices, parallel devices, and ascii terminal” on page 28.