IBM System x3850 X5 Installation And User Manual

Also see for Redbooks x3850 X5: Product guide Problem determination and service guide

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System-management connector: Use this connector to connect the server to anetwork for systems-management information control. This connector is used onlyby the IMM.USB connectors: Connect USB devices, such as a USB mouse or keyboard, to theseconnectors.Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. In a two-node configuration,connect the monitor to the primary server to see standard system output.Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port isshared with the integrated management module (IMM). The IMM can take controlof the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serialtraffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).QPI ports 1 - 4: In a single-node configuration, use these connectors to insert eithera QPI wrap card or a filler panel. The QPI wrap cards enable increasedperformance in certain models. In a two-node configuration, insert the QPI cablesin these ports to connect another server or a memory expansion module to yourserver. See the documentation that came with your QPI cable kit for detailedcabling instructions.Gigabit Ethernet 1 and 2 connectors: Use these connectors to connect the server toa network.Rear view LEDsThe following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server. For moreinformation about solving power-supply problems, see the Problem Determinationand Service Guide.16 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145, 7146, 7143, and 7191: Installation and User's Guide