Installing the serial port

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a hex nut screwdriver available.

Procedure
  1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  2. Power down the server.
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  5. Remove the serial port blank from rear panel.

    Removing the serial port blank
  6. Install the serial port:
    1. Insert the serial port on the rear panel.
    2. Install the screws.
    3. Connect the serial port cable to the system board.

    Installing the serial port
  7. Install the access panel.
  8. Install the server into the rack.
  9. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  10. Connect each power cord to the server.
  11. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  12. Power up the server.
  13. If removed, install the front bezel.

The installation is complete.