Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade User Guide
- Notice
- Contents
- Component identification
- Operations
- Setup
- Hardware options installation
- Cabling
- Software and configuration utilities
- Server blade deployment tools
- Configuration tools
- Management tools
- Automatic Server Recovery
- ROMPaq utility
- iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology
- Erase Utility
- StorageWorks library and tape tools
- HP Systems Insight Manager
- Management Agents
- HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software
- HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition
- HP BladeSystem Essentials Insight Control Data Center Edition
- Redundant ROM support
- USB support and functionality
- Diagnostic tools
- Remote support and analysis tools
- Keeping the system current
- Troubleshooting
- Battery replacement
- Regulatory compliance notices
- Regulatory compliance identification numbers
- Federal Communications Commission notice
- Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only
- Modifications
- Cables
- Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)
- European Union regulatory notice
- Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union
- Japanese notice
- BSMI notice
- Korean notice
- Laser compliance
- Battery replacement notice
- Taiwan battery recycling notice
- Electrostatic discharge
- Specifications
- Technical support
- Acronyms and abbreviations
- Index
Cabling 39
Cabling
In this section
Using the local I/O cable........................................................................................................................ 39
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices................................................................ 39
Using the local I/O cable
The local I/O cable enables the user to perform server blade administration, configuration, and
diagnostic procedures by connecting video and USB devices directly to the server blade. For local I/O
cable connectors, see "Local I/O cable (on page 13)."
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB
devices
Use the local I/O cable to connect a monitor and any of the following USB devices:
• USB hub
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• USB CD/DVD-ROM drive
• USB diskette drive
Numerous configurations are possible. This section offers two possible configurations. For more
information, see "USB support and functionality (on page 54)."
Accessing a server blade with local KVM
CAUTION: Before disconnecting the local I/O cable from the connector, always squeeze the release
buttons on the sides of the connector. Failure to do so can result in damage to the equipment.
NOTE: For this configuration, a USB hub is not necessary. To connect additional devices, use a USB hub.
1. Connect the local I/O cable to the server blade.
2. Connect the video connector to a monitor.
3. Connect a USB mouse to one USB connector.