HP ProLiant BL420c HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade User Guide - Page 47

Using the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable, Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices

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• SAS controller option For capacitor pack and cabling instructions, see "FBWC capacitor pack ("FBWC capacitor pack option" on page 40)." Using the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable The HP c-Class Blade SUV 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 SUV cable connectors, see "HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable (on page 11)." Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices Use the SUV cable to connect a monitor and any of the following USB devices: • USB hub • USB keyboard • USB mouse • USB CD/DVD-ROM drive Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. For more information, see "USB support (on page 60)." Accessing a server blade with local KVM For this configuration, a USB hub is not necessary. To connect additional devices, use a USB hub. CAUTION: Before disconnecting the SUV 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. 1. Open the serial label pull tab and connect the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable to the server blade. 2. Connect the video connector to a monitor. Cabling 47

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Cabling 47
SAS controller option
For capacitor pack and cabling instructions, see "FBWC capacitor pack ("
FBWC capacitor pack option
" on
page
40
)."
Using the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable
The HP c-Class Blade SUV 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 SUV cable
connectors, see "HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable (on page
11
)."
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and
USB devices
Use the SUV cable to connect a monitor and any of the following USB devices:
USB hub
USB keyboard
USB mouse
USB CD/DVD-ROM drive
Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. For more information,
see "USB support (on page
60
)."
Accessing a server blade with local KVM
For this configuration, a USB hub is not necessary. To connect additional devices, use a USB hub.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting the SUV 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.
1.
Open the serial label pull tab and connect the HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable to the server blade.
2.
Connect the video connector to a monitor.