Rear viewThe following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.v PCI slot 1: Insert a low-profile PCI Express or PCI-X adapter into this slot.Standard models of the server come with two PCI Express riser assemblies. Youcan purchase an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly with bracket if you want toinstall a PCI-X adapter in this slot.v PCI slot 2: Insert a half-length, full-height PCI Express or PCI-X adapter into thisslot. Standard models of the server come with two PCI Express riser assemblies.You can purchase an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly with bracket if you wantto install a PCI-X adapter in this slot.v Power cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors onthe front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.v Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial portis shared with the integrated management module (IMM). The IMM can takecontrol of the shared serial port to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN(SOL).v USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, keyboard, orother device to any of these connectors.v Systems-management Ethernet connector: Use this connector to manage theserver, using a dedicated management network. If you use this connector, theIMM cannot be accessed directly from production network. A dedicatedmanagement network provides additional security by physically separating themanagement network traffic from the production network. You can use the Setuputility to configure the server to use a dedicated systems management network ora shared network.v Ethernet connectors: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to anetwork. When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the network can be sharedwith the IMM through a single network cable.The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server.Chapter 1. The System x3550 M2 server 27
