IBM xSeries 300, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Working with cables
There are many different cables that connect to the rear of the server. These include
Ethernet, USB, video, pointing device, serial, and power cables. This section
describes how to manage these cables.
Notes:
1. Refer to the following illustration to locate the connectors on the back of your
server.
2. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Ethernet 1 connector
Ethernet 2 connector
Serial
connector
USB 1
USB 2 Video
connector
Mouse or auxiliary
pointing device connector
Keyboard connector
To effectively manage the cables on this server, keep groups of cables secured
together, and do not run cables across the back of the server.
Notes:
1. Use cable ties to bundle like cables together.
2.
Use hook-and-loop straps to secure the cable bundles to the vertical rails of the
rack.
3. When possible, separate data and power cables. For more information on cable
routing, see the cabling instructions for your xSeries 300 server on the World
Wide Web at http://www.pc.ibm.com/support.
4. Do not secure cables too tightly. Overtightening can cause internal damage to
cables.
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