Connecting Cables; Cabling Requirements - Oracle SPARC T7-4 Installation Manual

Connecting Cables

These tasks describe how to connect and configure the network and serial ports before you
attempt to boot the server.
Step Description
1. Review the cabling requirements.
2. Review the front and rear panel connectors and ports.
3. Connect the management and data cables.
4. Secure the cables with the CMA.
Related Information
"Understanding the Server" on page 11
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"Rear Panel Components" on page 15
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"Installing the Server" on page 29
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"Powering On the Server for the First Time" on page 65
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Cabling Requirements

Minimum cable connections for the server:
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SP management ports: There are two SP management ports for use with the Oracle ILOM
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SP.
At least one server on-board Ethernet network connection (NET port)
Serial management port (SER MGT port): SP local connection with Oracle ILOM boot
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Power cables for the server power supplies
Links
"Cabling Requirements" on page 51
"Front Panel Components" on page 14
"Rear Panel Components" on page 15
"Identifying Ports" on page 53
"Connecting Data and Management
Cables" on page 58
"Secure Cables Using the CMA" on page 61
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