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Install Optional Components
Before installing the server into the rack, you must first install any optional components that you ordered with
the server, such as DIMMs, PCIe cards, and so on. Refer to the
Service Manual
for the instructions on installing
optional components.
Mount the System In a Rack
For rackmounting instructions, refer to the instructions included with the rail kit, the service label on the server,
and the online
Installation Guide
.
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To Connect the Cables
1. Connect a serial cable between the server’s SER MGT port and a terminal device.
This connection provides your initial communication with the service processor (SP). The device must be
set up to communicate using the following settings:
■
9600 baud
■
8 bit
■
no parity
■
1 stop bit
A null modem configuration is needed, meaning the transmit and receive signals are reversed (crossed over)
for DTE-to-DTE communications. You can use the supplied RJ-45 crossover adapters with a standard RJ-45
cable to achieve the null modem configuration.
2. (Optional) Connect an Ethernet cable between the server’s NET MGT port and the network to which
future connections to the SP and host will be made.
After the initial configuration of the system using the SER MGT port, communication with the SP and host
is usually performed through this Ethernet interface.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable between one of the server’s NET ports (for example, NET 0) and the network
to which the server will communicate.
Figure Legend
1
Power supply 0, 1, 2, and 3 (bottom to top)
2
SER MGT port
3
NET MGT port
4
NET 0, NET 1, NET 2, and NET 3 ports
