Connecting The Cables - IBM 8836 - Eserver xSeries 306 Installation Manual

3. Connect the cables and power cords. See "Connecting the cables" on page 14
4. Update the server configuration. See "Updating the server configuration" on

Connecting the cables

The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on
the front and rear of your server.
Notes:
1. You must turn off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables from
2. See the documentation that comes with your external devices for additional
3. Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with your server and
4. If your server comes with an operating system installed, see the documentation
5. There is one keyboard connector on the back of the server. Use this connector
Front
Rear
System power
connector
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IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide
Attention:
v Install your server only in a rack cabinet with perforated doors.
v Do not leave open space above or below an installed server in your rack
cabinet. To help prevent damage to server components, always install a filler
panel to cover the open space and to help ensure proper air circulation. See
the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for more information.
for more information.
page 15 for more information.
your server.
cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you
connect the devices to the server.
options. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors.
that comes with your software for additional cabling instructions.
to connect the server to a keyboard or optional console switch. You can also
connect a USB keyboard to the server using one of the USB ports. After
installing a USB keyboard, you might need to use the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to enable keyboardless operation and prevent the POST error
message 301 from being displayed during startup. For detailed information
about this option and how to connect it to your server, see the documentation
that comes with the option.
Keyboard Mouse
connector connector
Serial Video
connector connector
USB connectors
Ethernet 1 connector
Ethernet 2 connector
USB connectors