Installing the serial cable option

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

  • 5 mm socket

Procedure
  1. Observe the following alerts:
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
  2. Back up all server data.
  3. Power down the server (Power down the server).
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Do one of the following:
    1. Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack).
    2. Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack).
  6. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
  7. Remove the serial cable blank.
    Removing the serial cable blank
  8. Connect the serial cable option, and then secure the cable with two T-10 screws. Then, remove the backing from the double-sided tape and press down where indicated.

    A 5 mm socket is required for this step.

    Connecting the serial cable option
  9. Install the access panel (Install the access panel).
  10. Install the server in the rack.
  11. Connect each power cord to the server.
  12. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  13. Power up the server (Power up the server).