Back Panel Ports and Connectors
Back Panel Ports and Connectors
Summary
This section describes the ports and connectors located on the
system unit back panel.
Ports and
Connectors
The following table lists the ports and connectors on the back
panel of the system unit and describes their function:
Port or Connector
Function
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Power output
connector
Enables you to supply power to a
peripheral device, for example, a
terminal or monitor.
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Power input
connector
Enables you to connect the system
unit to a power socket.
#
Mouse connector
Enables you to connect a PS/2®
mouse to the system.
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Keyboard connector
Enables you to connect a PS/2
compatible keyboard to the system.
%
Serial port/terminal
port
Enables you to connect a console
terminal or serial-line peripheral
to the system. A second serial
port beside this port is connected
internally to the IFP and is not
available for external connections.
&
Parallel port
Enables you to connect a
Centronics™-compatible parallel
printer or other peripheral to the
system.
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Six EISA or ISA
slots
Depending on the option
installed, these slots may
contain various ports, connectors,
controls, or indicators. See your
option documentation for more
information.
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