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3. Connect one end of the second 25.4 cm (10 inches) SMP Expansion cable to
4. Go to "One server with two SMP Expansion Modules" on page 65 in the "RXE
Two servers with four SMP Expansion Modules (16-way)
Complete the following steps to cable four SMP Expansion Modules and two
servers together, using the four 2.5 m (8.2 feet) and two 25.4 cm (10 inches) SMP
expansion cables that came with your servers, for up to 16-way operation. In the
illustration, the SMP Expansion Modules are numbered 0 through 3, from primary to
secondary. The SMP Expansion Ports are numbered 1 through 3, left to right.
1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables.
Figure 57. SMP Expansion cable with protective cover
2. Label each end of the 2.5 m (8.2 feet) SMP Expansion cables according to
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port 2 of SMP Expansion Module 0; then, connect the opposite end of the cable
to port 2 of SMP Expansion Module 1.
Expansion Port cabling" section and complete that procedure.
Notes:
a. When multiple cables are connected between the SMP Expansion Module
ports, SMP data is interleaved between the cables for better performance.
b. The server will start and operate with one cable attached between the two
SMP Expansion Modules.
Protective cover
where they will be connected to each server. See the following illustration. The
SMP Expansion module numbering shown in the following illustration is for
reference purposes only. These numbers do not appear on the servers.