Connect the Operations Console cable

To connect the Operations Console cable, follow these instructions.

1. Power off and unplug the PC that is going to serve as the system console.
2. Locate the Operations Console cable (PN 97H7557). Connect the Operations Console cable to the right connector of the 2793 or 2794 adapter located in position C07 on the back of the server.

   Are you using Operations Console with LAN connectivity?

   • No
   1. Connect the other end of the Operations Console cable to the first or only communications (serial) port on the back of the PC being used as the console.
   2. Continue with the next task.
   • Yes

   If your primary choice is LAN connectivity, you do not need to connect the Operations Console cables to your PC at this time. If you develop a problem, you can connect these cables to the PC and set up Operations Console. See Operations Console.

   1. Connect a network cable from the PC that is going to serve as the system console to your local network. Connect a network cable from your local network to the adapter card in position C06 or C05.
   2. Continue with the next task.