Chapter 2 Preparations
In the ordinary operation, any cables may not be connected to a CPU blade. Proper cable(s) should be
connected to the USB, serial, and/or VGA ports on the CPU blade in the following cases:
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Using a Flash FDD with the server installed in the N8405-016F/016AF/016BF/040F/040AF Blade Enclosure
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Performing maintenance work
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Updating BIOS and firmware
Use K410-150(00) SUV cable for connection of CPU blade. (K410-150(00) SUV cable is a standard accessory
for the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE)).
The K410-150(00) SUV cable has the USB, serial interface, and monitor connectors at the ends. Connect a
proper device at each of the ends.
To CPU blade
Important
•
Do not use an external DVD-ROM drive connected via the K410-150(00) SUV
cable to install an operating system.
•
Use the internal DVD-ROM drive of Blade Enclosure to install an operating
system.
To CPU blade
To serial interface device
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To serial interface
device
To monitor
To USB devices
To USB devices
(This connector has two ports.)
To monitor
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