Connecting Cables To Management Module - Hitachi COMPUTE BLADE 500 SERIES Management Module Setup Manual

Connecting cables to management module

This subsection describes cable connection between a management console
and a system console.
Connecting LAN cable
Connect the MGMT0 port of management module at the rear side of the
system unit and the system console with a LAN cable. When two
management modules are installed, connect the cable to the management
module on which the MSR LED emits in green.
Figure 1-2 Connecting management module to system console (with LAN
Note:
• Complete a network configuration of the system unit before connecting a
cable to the management module. When a device with the same IP
address as that for the management module or other modules exists on
the network, a failure occurs on the system unit when you connect the
management module to the network.
• Management module need to connect with an external LAN switch while
using in LP mode. For details, see the Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series
Server Blade Setup Guide.
Tip: The LAN port for system console supports the Auto-MDI/MDIX. So both
straight or cross cables can be used. The communication speed is
automatically selected from 10, 100, or 1000Mbps.
Connecting serial cable
Connect the serial port of management module at the rear side of the system
unit and the system console with a RS-232C cross cable (D-SUB 9-pin
female-female connector). When two management modules are installed,
connect the cable to the management module on which the MSR LED emits in
green.
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