Huawei TaiShan 2280 V2 - Connecting Cables to a Mouse, Keyboard, and VGA Port

l Protect cables from burrs, heat sinks, and active accessories, which may damage the
insulation layers of cables.
l Ensure that the length of cable ties for binding cables is appropriate. Do not connect two
or more cable ties together for binding cables. After binding cables properly, trim off the
excess lengths of the cable ties and ensure that the cuts are neat and smooth.
l Ensure that cables are properly routed, supported, or fixed within the cable troughs
inside the cabinet to prevent loose connections and cable damage.
l Coil any surplus lengths of cables and bind them to proper positions inside the cabinet.
l Route cables straightly and bind them neatly. The bending radius of a cable varies
depending on the position where the cable is bent.
– If you need to bend a cable in its middle, the bending radius must be at least twice
the diameter of the cable.
– If you need to bend a cable at the output terminal of a connector, the bending radius
must be at least five times the cable diameter, and the cable must be bound before
bending.
l Do not use cable ties at a place where the cables are bent. Otherwise, the cables may
break.
Common Methods
The methods of routing cables inside a cabinet are described as follows:
l Determine overhead cabling and underfloor cabling for power cables based on specific
conditions of the equipment room. Specifically, take into consideration the AC power
distribution frame (PDF), surge protector, and terminal block.
l Determine overhead cabling and underfloor cabling for service data cables based on
specific conditions of the equipment room.
l Place the connectors of all service data cables at the bottom of the cabinet so that the
connectors are difficult to reach.
4.5.2 Connecting Cables to a Mouse, Keyboard, and VGA Port
The front and rear panels of the server have DB15 VGA ports but no standard PS/2 port for a
keyboard or mouse.
Connect a keyboard or mouse to a USB port on the front or rear panel if needed, either
directly or with a USB-to-PS/2 cable.
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap. For details, see 12 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge.
Step 2 Plug the USB connector on the PS/2 cable into the USB port on the front or rear panel of the
server.
Step 3 Connect the connectors on the other end of the PS/2 cable to the keyboard and mouse.
Step 4 Connect the DB15 connector on the VGA cable to the VGA port on the front or rear panel of
the server and tighten the two screws.
Step 5 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the monitor and tighten the two
screws.
TaiShan 2280 V2 Server
User Guide
4 Setup
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