Installing the serial port cable

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that:

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 server from the rack.
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Remove the riser cage.
  8. Remove the serial port blank.

    Removing the serial port blank
  9. Install the serial port cable.

    Installing the serial port cable
  10. Connect the serial port cable to the M.2 SSD/dedicated iLO/serial port enablement board.
  11. Install the riser cage.
  12. Install the access panel.
  13. Install the server into the rack.
  14. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  15. Connect the power cords:
    1. Connect each power cord to the server.
    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  16. Power up the server.
  17. If removed, install the front bezel.

The installation is complete.