NEC N8100-14522F, User Manual

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Setting Up Your Server 3-13
CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of
peripheral devices on its front and rear. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral
devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3
to 1-11 for details.
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Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the NEC Express
Server plugged to a power source.
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Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
IMPORTANT:
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Power off the server and a peripheral device before connection.
Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered server will
cause malfunctions and failures.
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To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the
server, consult with your service representative for availability of
such a device or cable. Some third-party devices may not be used
for the server.
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To connect a SCSI device, an optional SCSI controller must be
installed. The total length of a cable (including the connection cable
in SCSI device) must be 3 m or shorter.
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A leased line cannot be connected directly to the serial port
connectors.
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Secure the power cord(s) and interface cables with a tie wrap.
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Form the cables in such a way that they will not come into contact
with the door or the guide rails on the sides of the server.
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Do not apply any pressure to the plug of the power cord.
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If an additional LAN device is installed in PCI slot, it is hard to
push the catch of the connector with your finger that is connected to
the LAN port. Disconnect the connector pushing the catch with a
standard screwdriver. At this time, be very careful for the
screwdriver not to damage the LAN port or other ports.