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b.Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 2 on node 2; then, route the cable through the node 2
c.Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 3 on node 1; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 3 of node 2. Next, route the cable through the node 2
5.Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 3:
a.Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 1 on node 2; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 1 of node 3. Next, route the cable through the node 3
b.Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 2 on node 1; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 2 of node 3. Next, route the cable through the node 3
c.Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 3 on node 3; then, route the cable through the node 3
6.Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 4:
a.Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 1 on node 1; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 1 of node 4. Next, route the cable through the node 4
b.Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 2 on node 2; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 2 of node 4. Next, route the cable through the node 4
c.Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 3 on node 3; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 3 of node 4. Next, route the cable through the node 4
7.Route any remaining cables through the
8.Secure the cables in the
Eight-node configuration
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1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables.
Protective cover
2.Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where it will be connected to each server. See the following illustration.
52IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User’s Guide