Power Cabling; Scsi Cabling; Usb Cabling; Serial Cabling - IBM eServer xSeries 455 Type 8855 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

2. Using an RXE Management cable, connect the RXE Management Port

Power cabling

Your server comes with two power cords that can be connected to an external
source, such as a properly grounded electrical outlet. Your server can also use two
power cords that can be connected to a primary power unit inside the rack cabinet,
such as a properly grounded power distribution unit or uninterruptible power supply.
Complete the following steps to connect the power cords:
1. Connect the power cords to the system power connectors on the rear of the
2. Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet
3. See "Turning on the server" on page 9 for detailed information about turning on

SCSI cabling

There is one SCSI connector on the back of the server. Use this connector to
connect the server to an optional SCSI device such as a storage enclosure. For
information about how to connect the option to your server, see the documentation
that comes with the option.

USB cabling

There are three USB connectors, one on the front and two on the back of the
server. Use these connectors to connect the server to an optional USB device. For
information about how to connect the option to your server, see the documentation
that comes with the device.

Serial cabling

There is one serial connector on the back of the server. Use this connector to
connect the server to a modem or other optional serial device. For information
about how to connect this device to your server, see the documentation that comes
with the device.

Video cabling

There is one video connector on the back of the server. Use this connector to
connect the server to a monitor or optional console switch. For information about
how to connect this device to your server, see the documentation that comes with
the device.
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connector on the other server to the remote I/O enclosure.
server.
Notes:
a. The power supplies are hot-swappable and redundant only at 200-240 V ac.
b. Both power supplies must be connected to the power source for operation at
100-127 V ac.
c. During normal operation, both power supplies must be installed for proper
operation.
or a power distribution unit inside the rack cabinet.
Note: Connecting the power cords into an electrical outlet might cause the
server to start automatically. This is an acceptable action.
the server.