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2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.8 Connectors
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
LAN port LED indications
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
1
3 6 5 7 8 4
2
1. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
5. Serial (COM1) port. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or
other serial devices.
6. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
7. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port. This ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the
LAN port LED indications.
8. Gigabit LAN2 (RJ-45) port. This ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the
LAN port LED indications.