Removing And Installing The Kvm (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Module - IBM BladeCenter T 8720 Installation And User Manual

Removing and installing the KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) module

The KVM module is a hot-swap unit that is installed in the rear of the BladeCenter
T unit and is held in place by captive thumbscrews. The KVM module provides the
electrical and mechanical interface to the BladeCenter T unit for a local keyboard,
RGB VGA video monitor, and a mouse. Five LEDs on the KVM module
system-status panel are used for system status information: power, location, minor
alarm, major alarm, and critical alarm. See "KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) module
indicators and input/output connectors" on page 56 for information about the
controls and indicators.
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Use the instructions in this section to remove or install the KVM module from the
rear of the BladeCenter T unit. The KVM module is held in place by captive
thumbscrews. You can use either your fingers or a screwdriver to install or remove
the KVM module. If you use a screwdriver, make sure that you do not overtighten
the thumbscrews.
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Chapter 3. Removing and installing BladeCenter T modules and options