Attaching Cables to the Server

Use the following procedure to attach cables to the sever.

Cable the Server

Connect external cables to the server in the following order. Refer to Back Panel Connectors and Ports.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet (NET) connectors as needed for OS support [3].
2. (Optional) If you plan to interact with the system console directly, connect any external devices, such as mouse and keyboard, to the server’s USB connectors [4], and/or a monitor to the DB-15 video connector [7].
3. If you plan to connect to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software over the network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled NET MGT [5].

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   Note - The service processor (SP) uses the NET MGT (out-of-band) port by default. You can configure the SP to share one of the server’s four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports instead. The SP uses only the configured Ethernet port.

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4. If you plan to access the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using the serial management port, connect a serial null modem cable to the RJ-45 serial port labeled SER MGT [6].

   See Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection for more information about viewing system output from a serial console.