Connecting External Options; Input/Output Connector Locations - IBM eserver xSeries 232 8668 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Connecting external options

If you install a SCSI adapter, you can attach a SCSI storage expansion enclosure to
your server. You can attach additional external options to the input/output
connectors on the rear of the server. See "Input/output ports" on page 84 for
additional information.
To attach an external device:
1. Read "Before you begin" on page 41 and the documentation that comes with
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Follow the instructions that come with the option to prepare it for installation

Input/output connector locations

The following illustration shows the input/output connectors (ports) and the
expansion slots on the rear of the server. For pin assignments and other details
about these connectors, see "Input/output ports" on page 84.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Universal serial bus
(USB) 1 and 2
Note: The Serial C port and the integrated system management (ISM)
A third Serial C port (System management port) is available for the integrated
system management processor
your options.
and to connect it to the server.
Note: If you are attaching a SCSI device, see "Ultra160 SCSI ports" on page 91
for SCSI ID and cabling information.
Serial A
Serial B
Mouse
Keyboard
Ethernet
ISM-A and B
Serial C
Video
RS-485_A/RS-485_B ports are dedicated for use by the integrated system
management processor.
Connecting external options
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Installing options