IBM eServer 232 xSeries, User Reference Manual

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Chapter 5. Installing Options
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Connecting external options
Connecti ng exte rnal op tions If you install a SCSI adapter, you can attach a SCSI storage expansion enclosure to
your server. You can attach additional external options to the input/output connectors
on the rear of the server. See “Input/output ports” on page 78 for additional
information.
To attach an external device:
1. Read “Before you begin” on page 38 and the documentation that comes with your
options.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Follow the instructions that come with the option to prepare it for installation and
to connect it to the server.
Note: If you are attaching a SCSI device, see “Ultra160 SCSI ports” on page 85
for SCSI ID and cabling information.
Input/output connector locations
I/O conn ector l ocation s The following illustration shows the input/output connectors (ports) and the expansion
slots on the rear of the server. For pin assignments and other details about these
connectors, see “Input/output ports” on page 78.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Note: The system management Serial C port and the ISM ports are dedicated for
use by the system management subsystem.
DC
GOOD
AC
GOOD
Mouse
Serial C
Serial B
Serial A
Keyboard
Ethernet
Universal serial bus
(USB) 1 and 2
Video
ISM-A
ISM-B