Connect the External I/O Cables

Front panel ports are typically used for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes in installed and running systems. External I/O cables are connected to the blade server or to an ARTM when one is used.

1. Using a Category 5e or better cable, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to a suitable 10/100/1000 MBASE-T Ethernet switch and the other end to one of the Ethernet ports on the blade server or the ARTM.

   
   

   Ports on the Blade Server

   

   Figure Legend

   1 Ethernet port

   2 Serial port

   3 USB ports

   4 AMC slot

2. Connect asynchronous serial I/O cables from serial communication devices to the RJ-45 serial ports on the blade server or ARTM.

3. If you need to map netinstall boot devices, go to Map Netinstall Boot Devices.

4. Connect cables based upon which OS you are running on your system:

   1. If using the Solaris OS, go to Connect Cables to a System Console Running Solaris OS.

   2. If not using the Solaris OS, go to Connect Cables to a System Console Not Running Solaris OS.