Installing the serial port option

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • Serial port option

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the access panel.
  6. Remove the PCI air baffle.
  7. Remove the system air baffle.
  8. Remove the serial port slot blank:
    1. Open the PCI slot retainer.

      Removing the PCIe slot cover retainer and slot blank
    2. Remove the serial port slot blank.

      For the location of the serial port slot, see Rear panel components.


      Removing the serial port slot blank
  9. Install the serial port:
    1. Slide the serial port bracket into the fourth slot blank opening.
    2. Secure the serial port bracket with the T-15 screw.

      Installing the serial port
  10. Connect the serial port cable.
  11. Close the PCI slot retainer.

    Closing the PCI slot retainer
  12. Install the system air baffle.
  13. Install the PCI air baffle.
  14. Install the access panel.
  15. Do one of the following:
  16. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  17. Connect each power cord to the server.
  18. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  19. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.