Bull ESCALA 03E/4A, Cabling Manual

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To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005a)
To cable your server:
Before you begin
__ If you have hardware features that are not installed, install them now. For instructions, see Installing and
configuring the system and system devices . For information about specific models, see
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Cabling the expansion units
__ Do you have an expansion unit?
v Yes. For information about expansion units, see Installing expansion units . For information about connecting
expansion units, see Connecting your expansion units .
Note:
Do not plug the expansion-unit power cord into the power outlet, as directed by the instructions in
Expansion units topic collection, until later in this checklist.
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No. Proceed to the Connecting the external cables section.
Connecting the external cables
__ If you are using any optional adapters (such as token ring or 8-port EIA-232), connect the cables to the
appropriate adapter connectors in the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slots of your machine.
Note: If the cable did not come with your server, you must supply it.
Attaching devices by using a system port
__ If you are connecting it to an uninterruptible power supply, see the documentation that is included with your
uninterruptible power supply. You might need additional hardware.
Connecting the power cords
__ Route the power cords through the retention brackets that are provided to prevent the power cords from
becoming unplugged unexpectedly.
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Cabling your server