If a tertiary riser cage is installed, you can install the serial port into slot 6.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
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Power down the server.
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Do one of the following:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the
server.
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Do one of the following:
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Remove the access panel.
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If a tertiary riser cage is not installed, perform the following steps:
- Remove the serial port blank.
- Insert the serial cable through the blank port and connect it to the system board.
- Insert the serial port connector and fasten it to slot 6.
- Route the cable around the riser cage screws.
- Remove the double-sided backing and secure the cable to the side of the power supply cage.
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If a tertiary riser cage is installed, perform the following steps:
- Remove the riser and the blank.
- Install the serial port.
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Install the access panel.
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Install the
server in the rack.
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Connect each power cord to the
server.
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Connect each power cord to the power source.
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Power up the server.
The installation is complete.