Cabling for Installing Operating System

The OSN server can run on Linux™ or Microsoft Windows® operating systems. To install an operating system on your OSN server, follow the procedure below.

To install an operating system on the OSN server:
1. Disconnect the power cords from the power sources, and then remove the power cords from the power connections on the Power Supply modules.
2. Connect a USB hub to the USB port located on the OSN4 module, and then connect the USB hub to the following computer peripherals:
Mouse
Keyboard
USB storage device containing the operating system installation files (disk-on-key or external CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)
3. Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the OSN4 module, using a 19-pin micro-HDMI (type-D) male connector (see Cabling for Installing Operating System).

Cabling OSN4 Module for Installing Operating System

4. Reconnect the device to the power sources; the OSN server boots up from the USB storage device and the operating system installation begins.
5. Follow the online installation instructions to install the operating system.

HDMI Type-D Connector Pinouts

Pin

Signal

3

TMDS Data2+  

4

TMDS Data2 Shield  

5

TMDS Data2- 

6

TMDS Data1+  

7

TMDS Data1 Shield 

8

TMDS Data1-  

9

TMDS Data0+  

10

TMDS Data0 Shield  

11

TMDS Data0-  

12

TMDS Clock+  

13

TMDS Clock Shield  

14

TMDS Clock-  

15

CEC 

2

Utility/HEAC+

17

SCL 

18

SDA 

16

DDC/CEC/HEAC Ground   

19

+5 V Power

1

Hot Plug Detect/HEAC