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Figure 3-2 Securing the server
(Optional) Installing the CMA
Install the CMA if the server is shipped with a CMA. For information about how to install the CMA, see
the installation guide shipped with the CMA.
Connecting external cables
Cabling guidelines
WARNING!
To avoid electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not connect communication equipment
to RJ-45 Ethernet ports on the server.
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For heat dissipation, make sure no cables block the inlet or outlet air vents of the server.
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To easily identify ports and connect/disconnect cables, make sure the cables do not cross.
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Label the cables for easy identification of the cables.
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Wrap unused cables onto an appropriate position on the rack.
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To avoid damage to cables when extending the server out of the rack, do not route the cables
too tight if you use the CMA.
Connecting a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
About this task
Perform this task before you configure the BIOS, HDM, FIST, or RAID on the server or enter the
operating system of the server.
The server provides two VGA connectors for connecting a monitor, one on the front panel and one on
the rear panel.
