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Ethernet (RJ-45) connectors
The following illustration shows two Ethernet connectors.
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Link LEDs
Activity LEDs
Connect Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair cables to these connectors.
The 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Fast Ethernet standards require Category 5 or
higher cabling.
For more information about the Ethernet controller, see the User’s Guide on the
IBM
Eserver
Documentation CD.
Serial connector
Use a serial connector to connect a serial device. The following illustration shows a
serial connector.
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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.
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Use a 4-pin cable to connect a device to a USB connector. If you need to connect
more USB devices than the server has USB connectors for, use a USB hub to
connect additional devices.
Video connector
Use this connector to connect a monitor to the server. The connector is dark blue to
help you identify it. The following illustration shows a video connector.
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