Challenge Deskside System I/O Panels And Connectors; The I/O Panel - Silicon Graphics POWER CHALLENGE User Manual

Challenge Deskside System I/O Panels and Connectors

Challenge Deskside System I/O Panels and Connectors
The Challenge deskside chassis is a compact unit that contains an 11-slot
cardcage, system boards, a power supply, and selected peripherals and
cables. System connector locations are indicated in Figure 2-2, and connector
descriptions are listed in Table 2-1.

The I/O Panel

The I/O panel is used to connect external devices to the Challenge deskside
system. These devices include the system console terminal, a printer, and a
modem. Specific instructions for connecting these devices are located in
Chapter 3, "Getting Started."
The I/O panel configuration for the basic server board set is shown in
Figure 2-2.
Table 2-1 describes the standard I/O interface connectors that come with the
Challenge deskside system shown in Figure 2-2. They are listed from left to
right, starting with the parallel printer connector.
If you disconnect a cable from a peripheral device, you should also
Note:
disconnect it from the I/O connector on the I/O panel. This helps prevent
the system from picking up external electrical noise.
The single-jack interrupt ports require stereo-audio type 3.5 mm plug
connectors with shielded cables. These plugs are not for use with
headphones, microphones, and so on.
The I/O panel configuration for the optional visualization console graphics
connectors is shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-1 lists the connector types and
descriptions for the visualization console option.
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