Cable the Server

Connect external cables to the server in the following order:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet (NET) ports, as needed [5-6]).
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 ports [2], and a monitor to the DB-15 video port [1]).
3. To connect to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) over the network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled NET MGT [3]).

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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 two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports instead.

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4. 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 [4]).

   For more information about viewing system output from a serial console see Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection.

5. Connect the server power cords to the AC connectors on the back panel of the server and secure each cord using the connector's cable clip [7].

   The AC must be grounded 200-240V.

   To provide redundancy in case of power failure, and to prevent the system from overloading a circuit breaker, connect the top two power cords to a different circuit from the bottom two.

   When power is connected, the SP boots into standby power mode.

   • While the SP is booting, the SP OK/Service Action Required indicator [3] flashes and the main System OK indicator [1] remains off.

   • When the SP has finished booting, the SP OK/Service Action Required indicator [3] remains on and the main System OK indicator flashes quickly once every three seconds.

     The host is not initialized or powered on yet.

   
   

   Callout Description 1 System OK indicator 2 Recessed power button 3 SP OK indicator

See Also

Controlling System Power

Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection