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3.
Label the Ethernet cable.
As a best practice, use labels of the same type for all cables and put the names and numbers of
the server and its peer device on the labels.
If you are replacing the Ethernet cable, make sure the new label contains the same contents as
the old label.
4.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network port on the server and the other end to
the peer device.
Figure 3-6 Connecting an Ethernet cable
5.
Verify network connectivity.
After powering on the server, use the
ping
command to test the network connectivity. If the
connection between the server and the peer device fails, verify that the Ethernet cable is
securely connected.
6.
Secure the Ethernet cable. For information about how to secure cables, see "
."
Connecting a USB device
About this task
Perform this task before you install the operating system of the server or transmit data through a
USB device.
The server provides a maximum of six USB connectors.
•
Two USB 2.0 connectors on the front panel if the server is installed with a front media module.
•
Two USB 3.0 connectors on the rear panel.
•
Two internal USB 3.0 connectors for connecting USB devices that are intended for frequent use
without removal.
Guidelines
Before connecting a USB device, make sure the USB device can operate correctly and then copy
data to the USB device.
USB devices are hot swappable.
As a best practice for compatibility, use H3C approved USB devices.
