IBM 887022X Maintenance Manual - Page 136
Connecting, cables
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Connecting the cables This section describes how to connect cables to the SMP Expansion Port, system power connectors, RXE Expansion Port, SCSI connector, USB connector, video connector, mouse connector, keyboard connector, Ethernet connector, and RXE Management port for up to 16-way operation. For information about creating and managing scalable partitions, see "Scalable partitions" on page 140. For details about the locations and functions of all of the ports, LEDs, and connectors see Chapter 5, "I/O connectors and indicators," on page 145. Notes: 1. The information in this publication is for single and dual server configurations using up to 16 microprocessors and four SMP Expansion Modules. 2. There are two different SMP Expansion cables used to connect the SMP Expansion Modules. a. 2.5 m (8.2 ft) copper clad (comes in the IBM xSeries 445 Eserver Two-chassis 16-way Scalability Kit) b. 25.4 cm (10 in) black clad 3. Before connecting RXE or SMP Expansion cables to the server, ensure that the protective cover is removed from the connectors on each end. 4. See the following illustration to locate the connectors on the back of the server, depending on your model. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. System power System power connector 1 connector 2 RXE Expansion Port B Mouse connector Keyboard connector Remote Supervisor Adapter II - EXA connectors and LEDs SMP Expansion Port 1 SMP Expansion Port 2 SMP Expansion Port 3 SCSI connector RXE Management Port Gigabit Ethernet connector Upper Ethernet status LED Lower Ethernet status LED USB 1 USB 2 Gigabit Ethernet Video connector connector (not supported) RXE Expansion Port (A) Figure 75. Rear view of Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA model Important: If the server has a Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA installed, the integrated video controller on the server is disabled. You must connect a monitor or console switch to the video port on the adapter. 126 xSeries 445 Type 8870: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide