Cabling The Server - IBM eServer xSeries 255 Option Installation Manual

Cabling the server

Notes:
1. You must turn off the server before connecting any cables to or disconnecting
2. See the documentation that comes with your options for additional cabling
3. Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with your server and
The following illustration shows the external cable connectors on the server.
Detailed cabling instructions are in the Rack Installation Instructions documentation
that comes with your server.
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any cables from the server.
instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you install certain
options.
options. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors.
For example, the hard disk drive cables are labeled "HDD option."
ISMP A
ISMP B
Serial
USB USB
1 and 2 3 and 4
Line cord 1
Line cord 2
Video
External SCSI
cable knockout
Mouse Ethernet
Keyboard