Chapter 2: Installation 11
3. To connect modems, use straight-through CAT 5 or greater cables, with RJ-45 connectors on
one end and the appropriate connectors or adaptors (USB, DB-9 or DB-25) for the modem on
the other end.
See Power devices on page 11 for more information on connecting power devices.
See To install a pluggable device: on page 17 for more information on installing PC cards.
NOTE: To comply with EMC requirements, use shielded cables for all port connections.
WARNING: Do not turn on the power on the connected devices until after the console server is turned on.
Power devices
The following figure shows two daisy-chained Cyclades PDUs connected to serial port 2 on a
console server.
Figure 2.4: Example: Daisy-chained Cyclades PDUs
To daisy-chain Cyclades PDUs to the console server:
This procedure assumes that you have one Cyclades PM PDU connected to a serial port on the
console server.
NOTE: Daisy chaining is not possible with SPC PDUs. ServerTech PDUs will allow only one level (Master and
Slave) of daisy chaining.
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