Connecting the external cables

__ Connect a TTY terminal or terminal emulator to a serial port (T4 or T5), or connect a display monitor to an

optional graphics adapter in one of the PCI slots (P1-C5 through P1-C9).

Tip: Some graphics adapters require a DVI-I to VGA converter. If you are using one of these graphics adapters,

attach the supplied converter (04N7533) to your monitor cable before connecting to the graphics adapter.

Figure 4. DVI-I to VGA converter

__ Connect a keyboard and mouse to the rear USB ports (T6 and T7), or connect a keyboard and mouse to the front

USB ports (T1 and T2).

__ If you want to connect the system with your network, connect a network cable to one of the Ethernet ports (T8

or T9).

__ If you are using any optional adapters (such as token ring or 8-port EIA-232), connect the cables to the

appropriate adapter connectors in the PCI slots of your system unit.

See Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems

(http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/

pseries/en_US/infocenter/base/hardware_docs/pdf/380516.pdf) for a description of cables and adapters that

might be installed on your workstation.

Note: If the cable did not come with your workstation, you will have to supply it.

After you finish

_ Return to your initial setup checklist and complete the next step.

Cabling your 9111-285 workstation with a console

For a graphical representation of the slots and connectors that are referred to in this topic, see the back

views of the model.

Cabling a 9111-285 and an ASMI console

Complete the following tasks to cable your workstation:

Before you begin

__ If you have hardware features that are not installed, install them now. See Installing features and replacing parts

for instructions.

Connecting the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI)

__ If you plan to connect a PC (with a browser) to the workstation to access the ASMI, see Accessing the ASMI

using a Web browser for instructions.

__ If you plan to access the ASMI using the ASCII terminal, see Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII console for

instructions.

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