Advanced System Management Interconnect Cabling; Usb Cabling; Video Cabling; Gigabit Ethernet Cabling - IBM eServer xSeries 235 Type 8671 Option Installation Manual

Advanced System Management Interconnect cabling

There are two Advanced System Management (ASM) Interconnect ports on the
back of the server. Use these ports to connect the server to a Remote Supervisor
Adapter in a remote server. The ports support full asynchronous RS-485
communication through a daisy-chain cable in half-duplex mode. Both ports have
automatic termination, and either port can be used if your server is at the beginning
or end of an RS-485 network.
Notes:
1. Do not confuse the two ASM Interconnect ports that are next to the video port
2. If you install an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter in your server, use the

USB cabling

There are three USB ports, one on the front and two on the back of the server. You
can connect USB devices to these ports.

Video cabling

There is one video port on the back of the server. Connect a monitor to this port.

Gigabit Ethernet cabling

There is one Ethernet port on the back of the server. Use this port to connect the
server to a LAN.
Note: Do not confuse the Gigabit Ethernet port with the two ASM Interconnect

Power cabling

Your server comes with one or two power cords that you can connect to an
uninterruptible power supply or to an external source, such as a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
Complete the following steps to attach the power supply power cords:
1. Connect each power-supply cord to one of the system power connectors on the
2. Plug the other end of each power-supply cord into a properly grounded
3. See the User's Guide or the Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries

Installing the server in a rack

Detailed cabling instructions for a typical rack server configuration are provided in
the Rack Installation Instructions that are on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
These instructions also come with the Tower-to-Rack Conversion Kit.
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with the Gigabit Ethernet port.
RS-485 ports on the Remote Supervisor Adapter and not the integrated RS-485
ports on the back of your server.
ports that are next to the video port.
rear of the server.
electrical outlet or uninterruptible power supply.
Note: Plugging the power-supply cords into electrical outlets might cause the
server to start automatically. This is an acceptable action.
Documentation CD for detailed information about turning on the server.