Cabling The Server - IBM eServer 370 xSeries Installation Manual

Cabling the server

Use the following procedure to attach the cables to your xSeries 370 server.
1. Select a location that will allow for air circulation. In a rack enclosure, be sure
2. Connect the device cables to the server. For the location of cable connectors,
3. Connect the power cord(s) to the server.
4. Connect all power cords to electrical outlets.
Cable connectors
Refer to the following illustration for the location of the input and output connectors
on your server.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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to maintain a minimum clearance of 203.2 mm (8 in.) between the rear of the
chassis and the surface of the rear door when the door is closed.
Note: To accommodate the xSeries 370 server, a Rack Extension Option can
be installed on the IBM rack enclosure.
see "Cable connectors."
Important
To connect the server 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX port to a hub, use an
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends.
An EIA/TIA-568 category 5 cable must be used for 100BASE-TX connectors
to meet various standards, including electromagnetic compatibility.
External connector knockouts for Advanced System Management PCI
adapter token-ring option: The chassis has an external connector knockout
that can be used when you install the Advanced System Management PCI
adapter token-ring option.
External SCSI device connector: External SCSI devices attach here. The
knockout for a second external SCSI connector is not used.