IBM 8874 - eServer xSeries MXE 460 Installation Manual

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For details about the location and function of the input and output connectors, seeChapter 3, “Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power,” on page 31.Two optional SMP Expansion cable kits are available to interconnect the SMPExpansion Ports of two or more servers:v 2.3 m XpandOnDemand ™ Scalability cable kit (comes with one 2.3-m (7.6-foot)SMP Expansion cable)v 2.9 m XpandOnDemand Scalability cable kit (comes with one 2.9-m (9.5-foot)SMP Expansion cable)The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors onthe server. Detailed cabling instructions are in the Rack Installation Instructions thatcome with the server.Rear viewSP serialSystem serialKeyboardMouseSP Ethernet 10/100Gigabit Ethernet 2Gigabit Ethernet 1USB 1 USB 2IXA RS 485Power-supplyVideoSMP expansion port 1SMP expansion port 2SMP expansion port 3Front viewPower-control buttonPower-on LEDUSB connectorHard disk drive activity LEDInformation LEDSystem-error LEDLocator LEDRelease latchUpdating the server configurationWhen you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internaloption or external SAS or SCSI device, you might receive a message that theconfiguration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program startsautomatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For moreinformation, see the section about configuring the server in the User’s Guide on theIBM xSeries Documentation CD.Some options have device drivers that you must install. See the documentation thatcomes with each option for information about installing device drivers.22 IBM ERserver xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Installation Guide