IBM 9306, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Installing an optional console switch
You can use a console switch to attach more than one server to a single monitor
and space-saver keyboard. The console switch option is available separately, but
custom mounting brackets come with this kit. You can use the brackets and
instructions that come with the console switch for other installation options.
Installing the console switch behind the Flat Panel Monitor Console Kit is an
alternative that allows you to store the console switch in the same 1U space as the
flat panel monitor and keyboard tray. You must use the brackets that come with this
kit to install the console switch behind the tray.
Attention: The console switch will extend beyond the rear rack mounting flanges
when you install the switch behind the tray. You must have a NetBAY25, NetBAY42,
NetBAY42 Enterprise, NetBAY22 with Rack Extension Kit, Netfinity 9306 Model 900
with Rack Extension Kit, or similar rack cabinet.
Use the following procedure to install a console switch behind the tray:
1. Attach the left-side bracket to the left side of the console switch using two 8-32
screws; then, attach the right-side bracket to the right side of the console
switch. Ensure that the brackets are installed as shown in the following
illustration.
Note: The left-side bracket has a channel for you to route the keyboard, video,
and mouse cables. Ensure that you attach the brackets to the console
switch so that the channel on the left-side bracket faces upward.
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Console switch
Left-side bracket
Right-side bracket
2. Lift the power supply from the power supply storage bracket; then, use one of
the self-adhesive hook-and-loop fastener strips to attach the power supply to
your rack cabinet.
Note: The power supply cable is already connected to the flat panel monitor
and routed through the cable-management arm. There is extra cable so
1U Flat Panel Monitor Console Kit
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