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Attach Data Cables

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Chapter 2 Connecting and Routing Cables to the HP NetServer LXr 8000 Attach Data Cables Plan Data Connections Plan where data connections are to be made and locate cables to be used. There are hook-and-loop cable straps and also colored pairs of cable ties and labels in each server package. You can use the hook-and-loop cable ties to secure cables. Attach data cables to the boards and ports of the server. Use the colored plastic cable ties to identify both ends of the cable. Overview of LXr 8000 Data Cabling Figure 2-6, "Overview of Data Cabling of the HP NetServer LXr 8000" shows a typical set-up you might do before running HP NetServer Navigator to configure your server. See the HP NetServer LXr 8000 Installation Guide for more information on setting up the system. CAUTION Cables with thumb-screws should only be snug or fingertight. Excessive tightening could damage the mating connector. Figure 2-6 shows the connections of the mouse, video, and keyboard cables from the devices through the HP Console Switch, to the server. Alternate cabling paths for SCSI cables from the server to the mass storage units are also shown. 23

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Chapter 2
Connecting and Routing Cables to the HP NetServer LXr 8000
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Attach Data Cables
Plan Data Connections
Plan where data connections are to be made and locate cables to be used. There
are hook-and-loop cable straps and also colored pairs of cable ties and labels in
each server package. You can use the hook-and-loop cable ties to secure cables.
Attach data cables to the boards and ports of the server. Use the colored plastic
cable ties to identify both ends of the cable.
Overview of LXr 8000 Data Cabling
Figure 2-6, "Overview of Data Cabling of the HP NetServer LXr 8000" shows a
typical set-up you might do before running HP NetServer Navigator to configure
your server.
See the
HP NetServer LXr 8000 Installation Guide
for more information on
setting up the system.
CAUTION
Cables with thumb-screws should only be snug or finger-
tight. Excessive tightening could damage the mating
connector.
Figure 2-6 shows the connections of the mouse, video, and keyboard cables from
the devices through the HP Console Switch, to the server. Alternate cabling paths
for SCSI cables from the server to the mass storage units are also shown.