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Chassis setup
This section provides information on proper chassis location, as well as instructions on setting up the
chassis using the LCD display and cabling the CMC and VRTX IOM network modules. This information
includes the port mappings for the VRTX I/O Module (IOM) pass-through module to their
corresponding blade slots and VRTX IOM switch module port listings.
Chassis placement and CMC cabling
1. Place the chassis in an appropriate location with proper ventilation, and access to the rear of
the chassis and the appropriate electrical receptacles.
2. Verify all power supplies are properly installed in the chassis and plugged into an appropriate
electrical source.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the top CMC port on the rear of the chassis. The port is located
just above the serial port as shown in Figure 1.
CMC and serial ports Figure 1.
4. Insert server node(s) into the slots provided in the chassis.
LCD chassis setup and configuration
1. Press the power button on the front of the chassis just above the KVM and USB ports to
power the chassis on.
2. Press the round center button on the top of the front of the chassis for the LCD display.
3. Follow the prompts to configure the LCD display for the appropriate language and IP
configuration for the chassis. This will include either a DHCP provided IP address for the CMC
and blade iDRACs, or you can specify a static IP for each. Make note of the IP address given to
the CMC, which is needed for the next configuration section.