IBM xSeries 455 Installation Manual page 44

1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables.
2. Using an RXE Expansion cable, connect one end of the cable to the RXE
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to an RXE Expansion Port connector on
4. (Optional) Using an RXE Expansion cable, connect one end of the cable to the
Go to "RXE Management cabling" on page 35.
Two stand-alone servers
Complete the following steps to connect two stand-alone servers sharing one
remote I/O enclosure.
1. Determine which server will be connected to port A of the remote I/O enclosure
2. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables.
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Protective cover
Expansion Port A connector on the server.
the remote I/O enclosure.
RXE Expansion Port B connector on the server. Connect the opposite end to an
RXE Expansion Port connector on the remote I/O enclosure.This cable
connection provides fail-over support.
and which will be connected to port B.