Keyboard Cabling; Gigabit Ethernet Cabling; Remote Supervisor Adapter Cabling - IBM eServer xSeries 445 Type 8870 Option Installation Manual

Keyboard cabling

You can use the keyboard connector on the back of the server to connect a
keyboard or optional console switch to the server. You can also connect a USB
keyboard to the server using one of the USB connectors. After installing a USB
keyboard, you might need to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to enable
keyboardless operation and prevent the POST error message 301 from being
displayed during startup. For detailed information about how to connect a keyboard
or console switch to your server, see the documentation that comes with the
keyboard or console switch.

Gigabit Ethernet cabling

Use the two Ethernet connectors on the back of the server to connect the server to
a local area network (LAN).
Note: A third Ethernet connector is located on the Remote Supervisor Adapter. This

Remote Supervisor Adapter cabling

Your server comes with a Remote Supervisor Adapter or a Remote Supervisor
Adapter II-EXA. For information about cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter
connectors, see the appropriate Remote Supervisor Adapter User's Guide on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
connector is used for specific supervisory functions and should not be
confused with the Gigabit Ethernet connector located next to the USB
connectors.
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