Connecting Cables - HP DL320 - ProLiant - G3 Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, fire, or damage to the
equipment:

connecting cables

This section discusses connecting and routing cables with different cable management solutions
and different console management solutions.
in-rack local console
To install cables with in-rack local consoles:
1. Connect the cables to each device installed in the rack, working from the bottom to the top.
2. Connect the cables to the bottom piece of equipment.
3. Bundle the cables and route them through the cable management solution.
4. Connect the cables to the console switchbox.
5. Connect the power cord to the PDU. Do not connect the PDU to any power source until all
equipment is fully deployed in the rack.
Refer to HP ProLiant DL320 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide for the
recommended order for connecting cables.
When the cables are properly connected and routed through the cable management solution, the
rear door of the rack closes easily over the cables. If the rear door does not close easily, additional
space might be required. Install the rack extension or the bustle kit to provide more space for the
cables at the rear of the rack.
Extend the leveling jacks to the floor and rest the full weight of the rack on the
leveling jacks.
Install either the stabilizer kit or couple multiple racks together for stability.
Load the heaviest item first and load the rack from the bottom to the top. Loading the
rack in this manner makes the rack "bottom-heavy" and helps prevent the rack from
becoming unstable.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack.
Extend only one server at a time. A rack might become unstable if more than one
server is fully extended for any reason.
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