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Cabling Requirements
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Ethernet ports: Labeled NET 0, NET 1, NET 2, and NET 3. The Ethernet interfaces
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operate at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps.
Connection Type
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Note -
devices that support 1000BASE-T networks.
USB Ports: USB ports support hot-plugging. You can connect and disconnect USB cables
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and peripheral devices while the server is running without affecting server operations.
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AC power cables: Do not attach power cables to the power supplies until you have
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finished connecting the data cables and have connected the server to a serial terminal or a
terminal emulator (PC or workstation). The server goes into Standby mode and the Oracle
ILOM SP initializes as soon as the AC power cables are connected to the power source.
System messages will not be displayed if the server is not connected to a terminal, PC, or
workstation.
Related Information
"Connect the SER MGT Cable" on page 59
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"Connect the NET MGT Cable" on page 59
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"Connect the Ethernet Network Cables" on page 60
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"Prepare the Power Cords" on page 65
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The SER MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable and is always available. This port is the default
connection to the ILOM SP.
The NET MGT port is the optional connection to the Oracle ILOM SP. The NET MGT
port is configured to use DHCP by default. To set a static IP address, see
Static IP Address to the SP" on page
RJ-45 cable for a 10/100 BASE-T connection.
IEEE Terminology
100BASE-T
1GBASE-T
10GBASE-T
To achieve 10 GbE network speeds, use Category 6 (or better) cables and network
You can perform USB hot-plug operations only while the OS is running. USB hot-plug
operations are not supported when the server ok prompt is displayed or before the server
has completed booting.
You can connect up to 126 devices to each of the four USB controllers, for a total of 504
USB devices per server.
77. The SP network management port uses an
Transfer Rate
100 Mbits/sec
1000 Mbits/sec
10000 Mbits/sec
"Assigning a
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