IBM 450 xSeries User manual

xSeries 450
User’s Guide
SC88-P919-20
ERserver
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xSeries 450
User’s Guide
SC88-P919-20
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix A, “Warranty
information”, on page 33 and Appendix B, “Notices”, on page 45.
Third Edition (May 2003)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 450 ..............1
Related publications .......................1
Notices and statements used in this book ...............2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your IBM xSeries 450 offers ..................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............4
Active Memory .........................5
Memory scrubbing and Memory ProteXion ..............5
Memory mirroring .......................5
Server controls and indicators ....................6
Front view ..........................6
Rear view ..........................7
Server power features.......................9
Turning on the server ......................9
Turning off the server ......................9
Chapter 2. Configuring your server ................11
Using the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Boot Manager ........11
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............12
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............12
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............12
Passwords ........................14
Power-on password ....................14
Administrator password ...................14
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............15
Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter...............16
Remote Supervisor Adapter features ................16
Setup requirements ......................16
Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter.........17
Cabling the Ethernet LAN port and serial port ...........17
Cabling the Ethernet LAN port ................18
Cabling the serial (COM) port ................19
Configuring the adapter....................19
Enabling remote access to the adapter .............19
Configuring the Ethernet settings for Web-based remote access....19
Configuring the serial port for text-based remote access.......21
Setting up point-to-point protocol ...............23
Installing Advanced System Management device drivers.......24
Configuring the remote control password ............24
Completing the configuration .................25
Using the ASM interconnect network ................25
Planning and cabling the interconnect network ...........25
Forwarding alerts ......................26
Connecting the ASM Interconnect module to the xSeries 450 ......27
ASM interconnect network configuration examples ..........28
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............30
Chapter 3. Getting help and technical assistance ...........31
Before you call .........................31
Using the documentation .....................31
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........31
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Software service and support ...................32
Hardware service and support ...................32
Appendix A. Warranty information .................33
Warranty period ........................33
Problem determination .....................33
Running diagnostics .....................33
Checking software .....................33
Warranty service and support ..................34
International Warranty Service ..................34
Purchasing additional services ..................35
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........36
Part 1 - General Terms .....................36
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................38
Appendix B. Notices ......................45
Edition notice .........................45
Trademarks ..........................46
Important notes.........................46
Product recycling and disposal ...................47
Electronic emission notices ....................47
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........47
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........48
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............48
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........48
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........48
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............49
Chinese Class A warning statement ................49
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 49
Power cords ..........................49
Index ............................53
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 v

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Safety vii

Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
1
2
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 10:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of
rack-mounted devices.
>82 kg (180 lb)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
Safety ix

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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 450
Your IBM
®
Eserver
™
xSeries
™
450 Type 8688 is a four U-high
1
rack model server
for high-availability 64-bit database processing.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of your server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
Your server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
™
technologies, which help
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your IBM
xSeries 450 offers” on page 4 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability
features” on page 4.
You can obtain up-to-date information about your server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
For service, assistance, or additional information on the World Wide Web, see
Chapter 3, “Getting help and technical assistance”, on page 31.
Related publications
This User’s Guide provides general information about your server, including
information about features, how to configure the server, and how to get help. In
addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation comes with your server:
vInstallation Guide
This printed publication contains instructions for setting up your server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
vOption Installation Guide
This publication is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains detailed instructions for installing, removing, and
connecting optional devices that your server supports.
vSafety Information
This publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information book.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed publication contains instructions for installing your server in a rack.
vHardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This publication is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or ″U.″A one-U-high device
is 1.75 inches tall.
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The latest version of this publication is available from the IBM Web site. Complete
the following steps to display a list of publications for your server:
1. From http://www.ibm.com, click Support & downloads.
2. Click Search technical support.
3. In the Enter PC machine type and model field, type 8688 and click Submit.
4. On the left side of the ″xSeries 450 8688 support″page, click Online
publications.
5. From the Online publications by category menu, select the category of
publications you want to display.
Notices and statements used in this book
The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the
multilingual Safety Information book, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation
CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in
the Safety Information book.
The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:
vNotes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specification of your
xSeries 450.
Microprocessor:
vIntel
®
Itanium
®
2 900 MHz or
higher, depending on server model
v1.5 MB (minimum) Level-3 cache
v200 MHz front-side bus (FSB), at
two data transfers per cycle,
yielding a 400 MHz system bus
(minimum)
vSupport for up to four
microprocessors
vXceL4
™
Server Accelerator Cache:
64 MB
Active Memory
™
:
vMinimum: 1 GB
vMaximum: 40 GB
vType: 2-way interleaved PC2100,
ECC DDR SDRAM, registered
DIMMs only
vSupports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB
dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs)
Drives standard:
DVD/CD-RW: IDE
Expansion bays:
vTwo removable media bays (one
DVD/CD-RW preinstalled)
vSupports up to two internal
Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives
Active
™
PCI-X expansion slots:
Six 64-bit Active PCI-X expansion
slots:
vTwo 66 MHz PCI-X slots
vTwo 100 MHZ PCI-X slots
vTwo 133 MHZ PCI-X slots
Cooling:
Four hot-swap fans
vTwo 150 mm x 51 mm fans
vTwo 150 mm x 38 mm fans
Acoustical noise emissions:
vDeclared sound power, idle: 6.5
bels
vDeclared sound power, operating:
6.5 bels
vBystander sound pressure, idle: 49
dBa
vBystander sound pressure,
operating: 49 dBa
Power supply:
Two power supplies: 550 watts at
100-127 V ac or 1050 watts at
200-240 V ac (hot-swappable and
redundant at 200-240 V ac only)
Video:
vIntegrated ATI RageXL video
vPCI bus interface
vCompatible with SVGA
v8 MB SDRAM video memory
Size (4 U):
vHeight: 17.8 cm (7 inches, 4 U)
vDepth: 69.85 cm (27.5 inches)
vWidth: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
vMaximum weight: 38.6 kg (85 lb),
depending on your configuration
Integrated functions:
vBroadcom 5704 10/100/1000 dual
port Ethernet controller
vLight Path Diagnostics
™
vOne external and one internal
Ultra320 SCSI port (dual-channel
integrated controller with RAID
capabilities)
vRemote Supervisor Adapter
(service processor)
– ASM interconnect
(peer-to-peer) port
– Ethernet port
– Serial port
vIDE controller
vRXE Management Port
vRXE Expansion Ports
vThree USB ports
vSCSI ports
vSerial port
vWake on LAN
®
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°
to 95.0°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m
(2998.7 ft)
– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50.0°
to 89.6°F). Altitude: 0 to 2133
m (6998.0 ft)
– Server off: -40° to 60°C
(-104° to 140°F). Maximum
altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft)
vHumidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 5% to 100%
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour
vMinimum configuration: 854 Btu (250
watts)
vMaximum configuration: 2646 Btu
(775 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
vInput voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
vInput voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.250 kVA
– Maximum: 1.3 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat
output vary depending on the
number and type of optional
features installed and the
power-management optional
features in use.
2. These levels were measured in
controlled acoustical
environments according to the
procedures specified by the
American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO
7779 and are reported in
accordance with ISO 9296.
Actual sound-pressure levels in a
given location might exceed the
average values stated because
of room reflections and other
nearby noise sources. The
declared sound-power levels
indicate an upper limit, below
which a large number of
computers will operate.
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What your IBM xSeries 450 offers
Your server includes the following features and technologies:
vIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology
Enterprise X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to
make your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For
more information, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html
–Active Memory
The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory
mirroring, memory scrubbing, and the Memory ProteXion
™
feature. For more
information, see “Active Memory” on page 5.
–Large system memory
The memory bus supports up to 40 GB of system memory. The memory
controller provides error code correcting (ECC) support for up to 28
industry-standard PC2100, 2.5 V, 184-pin, 133 megahertz (MHz), registered,
double data rate (DDR), synchronous dynamic random access memory
(SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
–XceL4
™
Server Accelerator Cache
The XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache provides 64 MB of external Level-4
cache, which increases effective memory bandwidth.
vLight Path Diagnostics feature
The Light Path Diagnostics feature provides LEDs to help you isolate problems.
For more information, see the section about the Light Path Diagnostics feature in
the Installation Guide.
vSystem-management capabilities
The server comes with a Remote Supervisor Adapter installed in a dedicated
connector. This adapter, in conjunction with the system-management software
that comes with the server, enables you to manage the functions of the server
locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter also provides system
monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.
vIntegrated network support
Your server comes with an integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller,
which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For
more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 30.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that
is stored in your server, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the
ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.
Your server has the following RAS features:
vActive Memory
vActive PCI-X (hot-plug) adapter slots
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
vAdvanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
vAdvanced memory ECC, including the Memory ProteXion feature and multiple
Chipkill
™
capability
vAutomatic error retry or recovery
vAuto-ranging power supplies
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vAutomatic restart
vBuilt-in, menu-driven Configuration/Setup Utility program and diagnostic programs
vBuilt-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply
redundancy
vCustomer-upgradeable system firmware
vDiagnostic support of Ethernet controller provided on the Resource CD
vError codes and messages
vError correcting code (ECC) protection on the L3 and XceL4 cache
vFailover Ethernet support
vFront-side bus (FSB) ECC protected
vHot-swap hard disk drives
vLight Path Diagnostics
vMemory mirroring
vParity checking on the SCSI buses
vPower-on self-test (POST)
vProcessor serial number access
vRead-only memory (ROM) checksums
vRemote Supervisor Adapter to enable remote server management
vSDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD) and vital product data (VPD)
vStandard cable presence detection
vStandby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
vSystem-error logging
vVital product data (VPD) (includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for
easier remote viewing)
vWake on LAN capability
Active Memory
Active Memory is a feature that improves the reliability of memory through memory
mirroring, memory scrubbing, and the Memory ProteXion feature.
Memory scrubbing and Memory ProteXion
Memory scrubbing tests the memory at regular intervals to detect and report
recoverable memory ECC errors before they can cause server outages.
If the recoverable ECC error rate exceeds the system-defined threshold, the
Memory ProteXion feature replaces the failing bit positions, maintaining reliable
operation. If the recoverable ECC error rate exceeds the threshold, LEDs on the
Light Path Diagnostics feature are lit to indicate the failing DIMM.
You do not have to enable memory mirroring to use memory scrubbing and the
Memory ProteXion feature.
Memory mirroring
Memory mirroring stores data in memory port 1 and memory port 2 simultaneously.
To support memory mirroring, you must install identical dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs) in memory port 1 and memory port 2. For more information, see the
section about installing memory modules in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM
xSeries Documentation CD.
To enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select
Advanced Setup from the main menu, and select Memory Configuration. For
more information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see
Chapter 2, “Configuring your server”, on page 11.
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Server controls and indicators
The following section identifies the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the
front and rear of your server.
Front view
The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the server.
Power button
Reset button
Power-on LED
Hard disk drive activity LED (green)
Hard disk drive error LED (amber)
USB
connector
System-error LED
(amber)
Information LED
(amber)
SCSI activity LED
(green)
Locator LED
(blue)
Drive eject button
DVD/CD-RW
eject button
DVD/CD-RW
drive activity LED
Power-supply
latch
Drive
eject button
Power-on LED: This green LED turns on and stays on when you turn on your
server, and it flashes when the server is in Standby mode.
Hard disk drive activity LED: When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the hard
disk drive is in use.
Hard disk drive error LED: On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk
drive has an error LED. The interpretation of a flashing error LED depends on the
SCSI controller connected to the hot-swap drive. When the drive is connected to
the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities, a flashing error LED indicates
that the drive is a secondary drive in a mirrored pair and the drive is being
synchronized.
USB connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates a system error has
occurred.
Information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that information about a
system error has been entered in the System Error log.
SCSI activity LED: When this green LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity on
the SCSI bus.
Locator LED: This blue LED is used to help you locate other devices connected to
the server. When this LED flashes, it indicates that POST is in progress.
Drive eject button: Press this button to release the drive from the server.
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DVD/CD-RW eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the
drive.
DVD/CD-RW drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the
DVD/CD-RW drive is in use.
Drive eject button: Press this button to release a drive from the server.
Power-supply latch: This latch secures the power supply in place.
Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test
(POST). You might need to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to
press the button.
Power button: Press this button to manually turn the server on or off.
Rear view
The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.
System power
connector (1)
System power
connector (2)
RXE Expansion Port (B)
connector
Remote
Supervisor
Adapter
connectors
and LEDs
Ethernet
LEDs
Gigabit Ethernet
connectors
RXE Expansion
Port (A) connector
Video connector
USB 2 connector
USB 1 connector
RXE Management Port connector
SCSI connector
Serial connector
System power connectors (1 and 2): Connect the power cords to these two
connectors to provide power to the server.
RXE Expansion Port (B) connector: Connect a remote I/O enclosure to this
connector.
Serial connector: Connect the signal cable for a system console or other serial
device to this connector.
Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors and LEDs: This group of connectors
and LEDs located on the back of the server are used for system management
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information and control.
External power
supply connector
Error LED
(amber)
Power LED
(green)
Ethernet link LED
(green)
Ethernet activity LED
(green)
Ethernet
connector
System-management
connector
RS-485 connector
(RJ14)
vExternal power supply connector: This connector is not supported on this
server.
vError LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates an error on the Remote
Supervisor Adapter.
vASM RS-485 connector (RJ-14): Connect signal cables for managing expansion
module resources to this connector.
vEthernet activity LED: When this green LED flashes, it indicates that there is
activity on the Ethernet LAN.
vEthernet link LED: When this green LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active
link connection.
vEthernet connection: Connect Ethernet signal cables to this connector.
vSystem-management connector: Connect signal cables for modems or other
serial devices to this connector.
vPower LED: The green power LED indicates the status of the power connection.
Ethernet LEDs: When these LEDs are amber, it indicates that there is activity on
the Ethernet LAN. When these LEDs are green, it indicates that there is an active
link connection on the Gigabit Ethernet controller.
Gigabit Ethernet connectors: Use these connectors to connect the server to a
network.
RXE Expansion Port (A) connector: Connect a remote I/O enclosure to this
connector.
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.
USB 2 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
USB 1 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
RXE Management Port connector: Connect a remote I/O enclosure to this
connector.
SCSI connector: Connect a SCSI device to this connector.
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