In the ordinary operation, any cables may not be connected to the connectors on the Modular Server except for the following cases:
Installing OS
Maintenance
Updating BIOS and firmware
The SUV cable can only be used to connect with the modular server. The SUV cable is a standard accessory for the
The SUV cable has the USB, serial interface, and monitor connectors at the other ends. Connect a proper device at each of the ends.
To display unit
To modular server
To serial interface device
To USB devices
IMPORTANT:
To connect a peripheral or interface cable provided by a vendor other than NEC (or third party) to the modular server, make sure that the device is available for the modular server. Some third party devices are not available for the modular server.
The serial port connector cannot be directly connected with the leased line.
Do not connect/disconnect the SUV cable or add/remove the USB device until the operating system starts running.
To connect/disconnect the SUV cable or add/remove the USB device after OS startup, follow restrictions of operating system.
If the device having serial interface is connected, first power off the modular server and destination device, and remove the power cord from the destination device before connecting/disconnecting SUV cable or serial cable. Failure to follow it may cause the devices to be defected due to the potential difference between them.
If you are going to install an OS in the Modular Server, use the SUV cable. See the next page for connection.