Cabling And Connectivity - IBM 88553RX Installation Manual

dependent. Detailed instructions for installing the individual driver and failover
packages are available with the driver software.
For the latest network adapter drivers and software for the x455 server, go to the
xSeries support page:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support
For details about compatibility, see the ServerProven LAN adapter page:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/lan/matrix.html

3.2 Cabling and connectivity

There are a number of unique factors to consider when cabling the x455 server.
These are discussed as follows:
"SMP Expansion connectivity" on page 67
"Remote Expansion Enclosure connectivity" on page 70
"Remote Supervisor Adapter connectivity" on page 76
"Serial connectivity" on page 78
We discuss each of these in this section.
The rear panel of the x455 showing the locations of cable connectors is
illustrated in Figure 3-4 on page 66. For more details about ports on the Remote
Supervisor Adapter, refer to "Remote Supervisor Adapter connectivity" on
page 76.
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