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. Youcan purchase an optional PCI Express or PCI-X riser-card assembly with bracketif you want to install a PCI 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 one PCI Express riser-cardassembly installed in this slot. You can purchase an optional PCI-X riser-cardassembly with bracket if you want to install a PCI-X adapter in this slot.v Power connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.Note: Power supply 1 is the default/primary power supply. If power supply 1fails, you must replace it immediately.v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors onthe front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.Note: The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.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 or keyboard toany 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 M3 server 25
