HP ProLiant BL35p Server Blade User Guide

Local I/O cabling 34
NOTE: For this configuration, a USB hub is not necessary. To connect additional devices, use a USB hub.
1. Connect the local I/O cable to the server blade.
2. Connect the video connector to a monitor.
3. Connect a USB mouse to one USB connector.
4. Connect a USB keyboard to the second USB connector.
Item Description
1 Server blade
2 Monitor
3 USB mouse
4 USB keyboard
Server blade deployment using local media devices
This example shows the server blade attached to the diagnostic station. Be sure to review the guidelines
and limitations of using the diagnostic station (on page 15).
Use the following configuration when configuring a server blade or loading software updates and
patches from a CD-ROM, such as the SmartStart CD, or a diskette.
CAUTION: Disconnect the local I/O cable when not in use. The port and connector do not provide a
permanent connection. Rear iLO connector performance degrades when the local I/O cable is connected,
even if the iLO connector on the cable is not in use.
1. Connect the local I/O cable to the server blade.
2. Connect the video connector to a monitor.
3. Connect a USB hub to one USB connector.
4. Connect the following to the USB hub:
• USB CD-ROM drive
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse