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Configuring and Deploying Server Blades
Connecting Directly to a Server Blade using Video and USB Devices
To connect directly to the server blade, use the I/O cable and any combination of the
following USB devices:
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Monitor
USB Hub
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
USB CD-ROM
USB Diskette Drive
The devices can be connected to the I/O cable in various configurations. Two of the
possible configurations are detailed in the following:
Directly Accessing a Configured Server Blade
Use the following setup to access a configured server blade:
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.
NOTE: For this setup, a hub is not necessary to connect directly to the blade. If you need
additional connections, use the second setup.
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