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Install the system management sideband cable kit

Use this information to install the system management sideband cable kit.

About this task

Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. A water loop quick connect is next to the sideband cable slot. Move the quick connect away to allow space for operation.
    1. Remove the four screws from the quick connect.
    2. Lift the quick connect and place it aside.
    Figure 1. Lifting the quick connect

  2. Install the system management sideband cable kit.
    1. Install the system management sideband cable kit into the opening on the tray rear bezel.
    2. Install three M3 PH1 screws on the rear tray bezel.
      Figure 2. Installing system management sideband cable kit

  3. Reinstall the quick connect back to the tray.
    1. Place the quick connect to the tray.
    2. Install the four screws to secure the quick connect to the tray.
    Figure 3. Installing the quick connect

    Note
    To prevent damaging the cable, make sure to hold down the cables near the sideband module when routing the sideband cables through the water loop.
    Figure 4. Holding down sideband cables

After you finish

  1. If a ferrite core was removed when removing the defect sideband cable, re-attach the ferrite core to the new sideband cable. See Install the ferrite core.

  2. Connect the system management sideband cables to the system boards, see Internal cable routing.

  3. Install the front E3.S drive cage. See Install an E3.S front drive cage assembly.

  4. Install the cross braces. See Install the cross braces.

  5. Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.

  6. Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a tray in the enclosure.

  7. Connect all required external cables to the solution.
    Note
    Use extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
  8. Check the power LED on each node to make sure it changes from fast blink to slow blink to indicate all nodes are ready to be powered on.
    Note

    Shared I/O configuration requires specific nodes power-on sequence. When powering on the system, power on Node B first; then, power on Node A. For more information, see PCIe adapter cable routing.