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Install the serial port module

Follow instructions in this section to install the serial port module.

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Note
The serial port module can only be installed to Slot 5 in PCIe riser 1.

Procedure

  1. Install the serial port module.
    1. If a slot filler is installed, remove the filler.
    2. Align the module with the slot; then, carefully slide the module into the slot until it is firmly seated.
    Figure 1. Installing the serial port module

  2. Fasten one screws to secure the module; then, close the retainer.
    Figure 2. Installing the retaining screws


  3. Proceed to install PCIe riser 1. Connect the serial port cable to the system board when installing PCIe riser 1. See Install the PCIe riser assembly.

After this task is completed

  1. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

  2. To enable the serial port module on Linux or Microsoft Windows, do one of the followings according to the installed operating system:
    Note
    If the Serial over LAN (SOL) or Emergency Management Services (EMS) feature is enabled, the serial port will be hidden on Linux and Microsoft Windows. Therefore, it is required to disable SOL and EMS to use the serial port on operating systems for serial devices.

    • For Linux:

      Open the ipmitool and enter the following command to disable the Serial over LAN (SOL) feature:

      -I lanplus -H IP -U USERID -P PASSW0RD sol deactivate

    • For Microsoft Windows:

      1. Open the ipmitool and enter the following command to disable the SOL feature:

        -I lanplus -H IP -U USERID -P PASSW0RD sol deactivate

      2. Open Windows PowerShell and enter the following command to disable the Emergency Management Services (EMS) feature:

        Bcdedit /ems off

      3. Restart the server to ensure that the EMS setting takes effect.

Demo Video

Watch the procedure on YouTube