IBM 17353LX User Guide - Page 27

Connecting servers using COs or console switch cables, Quick Installation Guide - firmware

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Chapter 2: Installation 13 Local User B Configuration port (for updating firmware) ACI port Rack console switch ACI port ACI port ARI ports Local user A Local user A Servers 2-16 Servers 2-16 Local User A Server 1 Figure 2.3: Example rack console switch configuration (2 x 16 model) Connecting servers using COs or console switch cables 1. Locate the type of CO or console switch cable to use for connecting each server. 2. Turn off all servers to be connected to the switch. 3. When using a console switch cable, attach the color-coded connectors to the matching colored keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the server. 4. When using a CO, perform the following steps. a. Attach the connectors to the server. For details, see the Quick Installation Guide shipped with the CO.

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Chapter 2: Installation
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Figure 2.3: Example rack console switch configuration (2 x 16 model)
Connecting servers using COs or console switch cables
1.
Locate the type of CO or console switch cable to use for connecting each server.
2.
Turn off all servers to be connected to the switch.
3.
When using a console switch cable, attach the color-coded connectors to the matching colored
keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the server.
4.
When using a CO, perform the following steps.
a.
Attach the connectors to the server. For details, see the
Quick Installation Guide
shipped
with the CO.
ARI ports
Configuration port
ACI port
Local User B
Local User A
Rack console switch
(for updating firmware)
Servers 2-16
Server 1