see how to connect the ASM bus.RS-485(A)RS-485(A)RS-485(A)RS-485(B)RS-485(B)RS-485(B)Ethernet cablewith RJ-45 connectors6. Turn on the servers.Connecting servers with a C2T chainTo share the same monitor, keyboard, and pointing device with several servers,you must connect the servers together with Cable Chain Technology (C2T)interconnect cables through the C2T (In) and C2T (Out) connectors.The C2T chaining cable uses physically different shells and different-coloredconnector covers (a black cover for out and a white cover for in) to prevent theaccidental connection of two C2T (Out) connectors.Before you begin, review the following:v You can connect a maximum of 42 servers with the C2T chaining cables.v When connecting servers across a space larger than 3 U or on two separateracks, you must use a C2T interconnect cable that is 2 m (6.5 ft) long, which isavailable in the C2T option cable kit.Note: Only one 2-m (6.5 ft) cable can be used in the C2T chain.v The C2T chaining cables are hot-swappable.Attention: Do not let the pins of the C2T cable connectors touch the serverchassis when adding or removing systems to or from the C2T chain.v Servers are numbered by their position in the chain (1 through n). If one serveris removed from the chain, all successive servers are renumbered. For example,if the twelfth server is removed from a chain of 15 servers, servers 13 through 15will then be renumbered to 12 through 14.v The C2T numbering is independent of any other server reference. Changing theposition of the server in the C2T chain does not affect its IP addresses.Complete the following steps to connect the servers:1. Gather several of the C2T cables.Note: Your server comes with a short C2T chaining cable that can spanapproximately 3 U if needed. A longer C2T cable is available in the C2Tcable option kit.2. Connect the servers together:a. Connect one end of the C2T chaining cable to the C2T (Out) port of the topserver.110 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 330 Type 8674, IntelliStation R Pro Type 6851, and Network Equipment BuildingSystem Type 8674
