Compaq 226824-001 - ProLiant - ML750 Setup And Installation Manual page 7

Chapter 5
Cabling the Server
ProLiant ML750 Server SCSI Cables...................................................................... 5-1
Cabling Guidelines .................................................................................................. 5-2
Determining Cabling Needs..................................................................................... 5-2
Locating the Expansion Slots .................................................................................. 5-3
Supported I/O Expansion Boards ..................................................................... 5-6
Internal SCSI Connections ............................................................................... 5-7
Internal Storage Locations................................................................................ 5-8
Cabling with Controller Boards ............................................................................... 5-8
Duplexing ................................................................................................................ 5-9
External Cabling for Secondary Storage.................................................................. 5-9
External Cabling for Primary Storage.................................................................... 5-10
Fibre Channel Cabling for Primary Storage .......................................................... 5-11
Preparing for Cable Installation ............................................................................. 5-12
Tools Needed ......................................................................................................... 5-12
Preparing the Server .............................................................................................. 5-12
Access Panels ................................................................................................. 5-12
ProLiant ML750 Server Cabling Scenarios ........................................................... 5-13
Connecting the PCI SCSI Controller Board to the Drive Cage ...................... 5-14
Connecting the PCI SCSI Controller Board to the Removable Media Bays .. 5-16
Connecting the Smart Array 3200 or 4200 Controller to the Drive Cage....... 5-17
External Cabling ............................................................................................. 5-19
Completing the Installation Process....................................................................... 5-20
Chapter 6
Configuring the Server
Compaq ROM Based Setup Utility .................................................................. 6-1
Operating System Factory Installed......................................................................... 6-2
Operating System Purchased Separately.................................................................. 6-3
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