How to Cable the Server

For details on the front and back panels of the server, see Sun Fire X4640 Server Front and Back Panel Features and Components.

1. Connect network cables to one or more of the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectors labeled NET 0, NET 1, NET 2, and NET 3 (labeled 4 in the illustration).
2. If you plan to interact with the system console directly, connect a mouse and a keyboard to the USB connectors and a monitor to the video connector.

   This step is optional, unless your operating system does not support headless operation.

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   Note - The system console is permanently configured to a resolution of 1024 x 768 and a color depth of 24 bits. This configuration cannot be changed. This limitation is necessary to support video redirection by the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).

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3. If you plan to access the ILOM over the network, connect a network cable to the 10/100 Ethernet connector labeled NET MGT.

   This step is necessary to use the full range of ILOM functionality.

4. If you plan to access the ILOM command-line interface using the serial management port, connect a compatible cable to the RJ45 connector labeled SER MGT.

   An adapter is shipped with the system, part number 530-3100. This a DB9-to-RJ45 adapter. This adapter is also used with other Sun Fire systems and with Sun Netra systems. It is compatible with the CISCO 72-3383-01 console cable.

See Also

Communicating With the ILOM and the System Console