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Figure 3 Securing the server
(Optional) Installing cable management brackets
Install cable management brackets if the server is shipped with cable management brackets. For
information about how to install cable management brackets, see the installation guide shipped with
the brackets.
Connecting external cables
Cabling guidelines
WARNING!
To avoid electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not connect communication equipment
to RJ-45 Ethernet ports on the server.
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For heat dissipation, make sure no cables block the inlet or outlet air vents of the server.
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To easily identify ports and connect/disconnect cables, make sure the cables do not cross.
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Label the cables for easy identification.
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Wrap unused cables onto an appropriate position on the rack.
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To avoid damage to cables when extending the server out of the rack, do not route the cables
too tight if you use cable management brackets.
Connecting a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
About this task
Perform this task before you configure BIOS, HDM, or FIST on the server.
The server provides a VGA connector on the rear panel for connecting a monitor. An additional VGA
connector is provided if the left chassis ear has one.
