
Configuring and Deploying Server Blades
1. Connect the I/O cable to the server blade (1).
2. Connect the video connector to a monitor (2).
3. Connect a USB mouse to the USB connector (3).
4. Connect a USB keyboard to the USB connector (4).
Figure 2-5: Directly accessing a configured server blade
Directly Accessing a Server Blade to Configure a Server Blade or Load Software
Updates
Use the following setup to configure a server blade using a SmartStart CD or to load
software updates or patches using the CD-ROM:
CAUTION: Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the I/O cable or the
diagnostic cable is in use, even when the iLO connector on the cable is not in use.
HP ProLiant BL40p Server Blade Setup and Installation Guide 2-9
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