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Connectors
A console port is provided to give a direct connection to a blade server to allow operating system
installation and other management tasks to be done directly rather than remotely. The port uses the KVM
dongle device included in the chassis accessory kit.
The KVM cable (N20-BKVM, shown in
it has a a DB9 serial connector, a VGA connector for a monitor, and dual USB ports for a keyboard and
mouse. With this cable you can create a direct connection to the operating system and the BIOS running
on a blade server.
Figure 2
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Notes and Cautions contain important information that you should know.
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in the publication.
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Caution
loss of data.
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, can
cause physical injuries. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
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KVM Cable for Blade Servers
Connector to blade server slot
DB9 serial connector
Cisco UCS B250 Extended Memory Blade Server Installation and Service Note
Figure
2) provides a connection into a Cisco UCS blade server;
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VGA connection for a monitor
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2-port USB connector for a mouse and keyboard
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