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4. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 2:
5. Connect the Remote Supervisor Adapter Ethernet connector on each server to a
6. Route any remaining cables through the cable-management arms.
7. Secure the cables in the cable-management arms with the hook-and-loop straps
8. Go to "RXE Expansion cabling" on page 117 and complete that procedure, if
Four-node configuration: Complete the following steps to cable a four-node
configuration for up to 16-way operation:
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a. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 1 on node 1;
then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 1 of node 2. Next, route
the cable through the node 2 cable-management arm.
b. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 3 on node 1;
then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 3 of node 2. Next, route
the cable through the node 2 cable-management arm.
network or to each other with an Ethernet crossover cable. This connection is
needed so that the Remote Supervisor Adapters can communicate and manage
scalable partitions.
that come with your server.
you are connecting the configuration to a remote I/O enclosure.
1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables.
Protective cover
Cable-management arm
SMP Expansion cables