Sun Enterprise 250 Server Owner's Guide

How to Connect the System Cables

Before You Begin

Complete these tasks:

What to Do

  1. Identify the cable you wish to install or replace. Use the information in the following tables and illustrations to determine where to connect each end of the cable.

    Each cable connector is keyed so that it can be connected in only one way.

  2. Install the cable according to the routing and cable management instructions provided in the table.


    Note -

    Part numbers listed in this section are correct as of the manual publication date but are subject to change without notice. Consult your authorized Sun sales representative or service provider to confirm a part number prior to ordering a replacement part.


    Table 9-1  

    Cable Name  

    Connections 

    Routing and Management 

    CPU 3.3V Power Cable 

    From: Power Distribution Board

    (J0205, J0206) 

    To: Main Logic Board (J2903)

    Tie-wrapped with other cables to chassis ceiling in two locations near fan tray assembly. 

    CPU 5V/Core Voltage Power Cable 

    From: Power Distribution Board (J0204)

    To: Main Logic Board (J2902)

    Tie-wrapped with other cables to chassis ceiling in two locations near fan tray assembly. 

    System Interlock Cable 

    From: Power Distribution Board (J0501)

    To: Chassis rear wall

    To: Chassis front wall near removable media assembly

     

    Tie-wrapped with other cables to chassis ceiling in two locations near fan tray assembly. Tie-wrapped alone to chassis ceiling and rear wall in four more locations. Switch at one end of cable is attached to rear chassis wall with two small Phillips screws. Switch at front end of cable is attached to the front chassis wall with two small Phillips screws. 

    14-pin Power Sense/I2C Cable

    From: Power Distribution Board (J0202)

    To: Main Logic Board (J4501)

    Tie-wrapped with other cables to chassis ceiling in two locations near fan tray assembly. 

    16-pin Power Sense/Control Cable 

    From: Power Distribution Board (J0201)

    To: Main Logic Board (J2901)

    Tie-wrapped with other cables to chassis ceiling in two locations near fan tray assembly. 

    UltraSCSI Power Cable 

    From: Power Distribution Board (J0207)

    To: UltraSCSI Backplane (J0101)

    Routed behind fan tray assembly. 

    UltraSCSI Data Cable 

    From: Main Logic Board (J1801)

    To: UltraSCSI Backplane (J0102)

    Routed behind fan tray assembly. 

    Keyswitch/LED Cable 

    From: Power Distribution Board (J0401)

    To: UltraSCSI Backplane (J0103)

    Routed behind fan tray assembly. 

    Removable Media SCSI Cable 

    From: UltraSCSI Backplane (J0501)

    To: CD-ROM/Tape Drive SCSI

    Connector 

    Includes connectors for two RMA SCSI devices. 

    Removable Media Power Cable 

    From: UltraSCSI Backplane (J0104)

    To: CD-ROM/Tape/Diskette Drive

    Power Connectors 

    Includes connectors for two RMA SCSI devices and one optional diskette drive. 

    Diskette Data Cable 

    From: UltraSCSI Backplane (J0502)

    To: Diskette Drive Data Connector

     

    Fan Tray Cable 

    From: Power Distribution Board (J0303)

    To: Fan Tray Connector

    Cable end labeled P1 connects to power distribution board. 

    Figure 9-7  

    Graphic

    Table 9-2  

    Key 

    Description 

    Key 

    Part Number 

    CPU 3.3V Power Cable -- 530-2444 

    Keyswitch/LED Cable -- 530-2525 

    CPU 5V/Core Voltage Power Cable -- 530-2441 

    Removable Media SCSI Cable -- 530-2445 

    System Interlock Cable -- 530-2482 

    10 

    Removable Media Power Cable -- 530-2440 

    14-pin Power Sense/I2C Cable -- 530-2480

    11 

    Diskette Data Cable -- 530-2439 

    16-pin Power Sense/Control Cable -- 530-2481 

    12 

    Fan Tray Cable -- 530-2685 

    UltraSCSI Power Cable -- 530-2443 

    13 

    LED/Keyswitch Assembly [To install this part, see "How to Install the LED/Keyswitch Assembly".] -- 540-3604

    UltraSCSI Data Cable -- 530-2446 

    14 

    SSP Paddle Card and Cable [To install this part, see "How to Install the SSP Paddle Card".] -- 501-4818

    Figure 9-8  

    Graphic

    Figure 9-9  

    Graphic

What Next

To reassemble the system, complete these tasks: