How to Attach a Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) Cable

Before You Begin

If you are attaching a twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) cable to the system's standard Ethernet interface, you must perform the following task:

• Complete prerequisite steps in "How to Install the Enterprise 250 Server".

If you are installing an additional Ethernet interface, you must perform the following tasks:

• Install the system; see "How to Install the Enterprise 250 Server".

• Install a PCI Ethernet interface card; see "How to Install a PCI Card".

What to Do

1. Locate the RJ-45 connector for the appropriate Ethernet interface.

   The system comes with one TPE connector on the rear panel. Your system may also include one or more additional TPE connectors provided via PCI Ethernet interface cards.

2. Plug in the TPE cable to the appropriate RJ-45 connector.

   You should hear the connector tab snap into place.

   Figure 10-1  

   
   

3. Plug in the other end of the cable to the TPE outlet in the wall or the floor.

   You should hear the connector tab snap into place.

   See your network administrator if you need more information about how to connect to your network.

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   Note -

   You can use only one of the main logic board Ethernet ports. You cannot connect to the main logic board's TPE and MII ports at the same time. For information about connecting to the MII port, see "How to Attach an MII Ethernet Transceiver".

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What Next

If you are installing your system, complete the installation procedure. Return to:

• "How to Install the Enterprise 250 Server"

If you are adding additional interfaces to the system, then you need to configure those interfaces; see:

• "How to Add an Ethernet Interface"