b. Connect the opposite end of the C2T chaining cable to the C2T (In) port ofthe server below it.c. Repeat these steps until all of the servers are connected together.d. Connect the C2T breakout cable to the C2T (Out) port of server 1.InIn OutOutOutOutInInMouseKeyboardVideo4321Note: Server 1 (usually the server at the bottom of the rack) is the server towhich you connect the device breakout cable.3. Turn on the servers; then, check the operation of the monitor, pointing device,and keyboard with each server. (See “Testing the C2T chain” for testinginstructions.)Note: Write-on adhesive labels have been provided so that you can label thepositions of the servers in the rack.Testing the C2T chainAfter connecting the C2T chain, you will need to test the monitor, keyboard, andpointing device to be sure that they work with each of the servers.Follow these steps to test the C2T cabling:1. Turn on all the servers and the monitor and verify that the light in the Selectbutton on server 1 in the C2T chain is lit, indicating that it is selected. If it isnot, press the Select button.2. Verify that the monitor is working.3. Start up an operating system that has a mouse or pointing device driver andverify that the mouse or pointing device buttons function.4. Test your keyboard by typing a few words within an application.5. Press NumLock on the keyboard twice, and then press the number of theserver to test next, and then press Enter. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each ofthe servers in the chain.Note: If you cannot use the devices, check your cable connections and retry thetest. If the problem persists, turn off the servers and connect the C2TInstalling options 111
