Server Installation and Maintenance
Making Connections
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Lightspeed G-Series Guide
If you need to remove the server from the rack, press the outer rail latch shown in the
figure to release the chassis.
Slide the chassis forward off the outer rails and out of the chassis.
Making Connections
This topic describes the server’s connectors and how to connect to them. Follow the
order of connections given here:
Data and Signal Connections
Make the following data and signal connections to the rear panel of the server:
•
Make Ethernet LAN connections to provide network connectivity.
•
Connect devices, such as a keyboard and a mouse, to the USB connectors
(optional).
•
Connect a dedicated IPMI LAN to the IPMI port (optional).
•
Connect a monitor to the VGA connector (optional).
Power Connections
After the server chassis has been installed and all other connections made, connect the
two redundant AC power cords to the back of the chassis and to an AC power source.
Be certain to observe the following AC power and connection requirements and all
applicable electrical codes.
Observe the following precautions when connecting power and operating the server.
WARNING: This unit has two power supply connections. Both connections must be
removed to completely de-energize the unit.
AC Power Connectors
PCI expansion slots for
Telestream approved
cards only
4 Onboard 10Gb
Ethernet LAN ports
IPMI port
(dedicated)
2 USB
VGA
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2nd GPU (G6, G8 and G10 only)
1st GPU (All G-Series)
