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Quick Setup Procedures
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System Connections and Power On
Once you have located the system in its operating environment, use the following steps and
illustrations to connect to power, Ethernet, monitor/keyboard/mouse and optional components:
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to USB connectors on the rear of the enclosure.
2. Connect your monitor to the VGA or optional DVI video connector on the rear panel of the
system. See Table 1-1 on page 9 for more information on video/optional connectors.
3. Plug a Cat-5 or equivalent Ethernet cable to GIGE-0 on the rear panel of the system and
connect it to your local area network (LAN) as applicable.
4. If you have ordered an optional external DVD-RW drive, connect it to one of the remaining
USB plugs on the rear of the system. Power-up the external drive after you have
successfully booted the Octane III.
Figure 1-2 Octane III Rear Panel Connectors
5. With the enable power switch in the off (0) position, connect each of the power cables from
the power supply connectors on the rear of the system to approved wall plug outlets near the
work area. Note that the enable power switch is located between the two power plugs.
6. Push the enable power switch to the on (1) position to start the system, see Figure 1-3 on
page 6.
Caution: The power suppply cords are used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the
sockets/outlets are located or installed near the equipment and are easily accessible.
USB-0
USB-2
USB-1
USB-3
VGA SERIAL
DVI-0 DVI-1
GIGE-0 GIGE-1
GIGE-2 GIGE-3
Enable
power switch
USB ports DVI ports
VGA
port
Serial
port
Ethernet
ports
SW-CONSOLE
Console
port