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
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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.
- Back up all server data.
- Power down the server (Power down the server).
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Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
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Do one of the following:
- Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack).
- Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack).
- Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
- Remove the serial cable blank.
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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.
- Install the access panel (Install the access panel).
- Install the server in the rack.
- Connect each power cord to the server.
- Connect each power cord to the power source.
- Power up the server (Power up the server).