HP BL680c ProLiant BL680c Generation 5 Server Blade User Guide - Page 38

Cabling, Using the local I/O cable, Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices

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Cabling Using the local I/O cable The local I/O cable enables the user to perform server blade administration, configuration, and diagnostic procedures by connecting video and USB devices directly to the server blade. For local I/O cable connectors, see "Local I/O cable (on page 12)." Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices Use the local I/O cable to connect a monitor and any of the following USB devices: • USB hub • USB keyboard • USB mouse • USB CD/DVD-ROM drive • USB diskette drive • USB drive key Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. For more information, see "USB support and functionality (on page 57)." Accessing a server blade with local KVM CAUTION: Before disconnecting the local I/O cable from the connector, always squeeze the release buttons on the sides of the connector. Failure to do so can result in damage to the equipment. NOTE: For this configuration, a USB hub is not necessary. To connect additional devices, use a USB hub. 1. Connect the local I/O cable to the server blade. 2. Connect the video connector to a monitor. 3. Connect a USB mouse to one USB connector. Cabling 38

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Cabling 38
Cabling
Using the local I/O cable
The local I/O cable enables the user to perform server blade administration, configuration, and
diagnostic procedures by connecting video and USB devices directly to the server blade. For local I/O
cable connectors, see "Local I/O cable (on page
12
)."
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and
USB devices
Use the local I/O cable to connect a monitor and any of the following USB devices:
•
USB hub
•
USB keyboard
•
USB mouse
•
USB CD/DVD-ROM drive
•
USB diskette drive
•
USB drive key
Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. For more
information, see "USB support and functionality (on page
57
)."
Accessing a server blade with local KVM
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting the local I/O cable from the connector, always squeeze the
release buttons on the sides of the connector. Failure to do so can result in damage to the
equipment.
NOTE:
For this configuration, a USB hub is not necessary. To connect additional devices, use
a USB hub.
1.
Connect the local I/O cable to the server blade.
2.
Connect the video connector to a monitor.
3.
Connect a USB mouse to one USB connector.