For more information about the Ethernet controllers, see the User's Guide.
Keyboard connector
Use this connector to connect a PS/2
following illustration shows a keyboard connector.
If you attach a keyboard to this connector, USB ports and devices are disabled
during POST.
Serial connector
Use a serial connector to connect a serial device. The following illustration shows a
serial connector.
Universal Serial Bus connectors
Use a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector to connect a USB device. USB
technology transfers data at up to 12 Mb per second (Mbps) with a maximum of
127 devices and a maximum signal distance of 5 meters (16 ft.) per segment. Using
Plug and Play technology, USB devices are configured automatically. The following
illustration shows a USB connector.
If you connect a PS/2 (non-USB) keyboard to the keyboard connector, USB ports
and devices are disabled during POST.
Video connector
The integrated video controller provides the video connector. The connector is on
the rear of the server. The following illustration shows a video connector.
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