Complete this task to either connect your server enclosure to your
local area network or connect your processor cards to each other. This enables
communication between the processor cards that is essential for correct operation.
To connect the network cables, perform the following steps:
- Use the Ethernet interface port on the back of the enclosure to
connect the processor cards to your external Ethernet network (Ethernet switch)
for direct management of the server enclosure.
- The serial interface ports are intended to be used by service technicians
to perform diagnostic operations on the server enclosure. Incorrect use of
the serial port can result in loss of data access and, in some cases, in loss
of data. The processor cards must be able to communicate
with each other when the server enclosure is powered on. If you do not connect
the server enclosure to the local area network, you must enable communication
between the two processor cards and the management console. Use an Ethernet
crossover cable to connect the two processor cards to each other and the serial
cable that was shipped with the enclosure to connect one of the processor
cards to the management console. You can use this temporary connection to
set the IP address on each of the processor cards.
