Cabling 39
Cabling
SAS cable routing
Using the local I/O cable
The local I/O cable enables the user to perform server blade administration, configuration, and
diagnostic procedures by connecting video and USB devices directly to the server blade. For local I/O
cable connectors, see "Local I/O cable (on page
13
)."
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and
USB devices
Use the local I/O cable to connect a monitor and any of the following USB devices:
•
USB hub
•
USB keyboard
•
USB mouse
•
USB CD/DVD-ROM drive
•
USB diskette drive
Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. For more
information, see "USB support and functionality (on page
56
)."
