
Table
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Network indicators |
| Off | Indicates that the server module does not have a link to the |
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| Ethernet switch or |
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| Green on | Indicates that the server module has a valid link to the |
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| network switch module. |
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| Green blinking | Indicates network activity between the server module and |
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| the network switch module. |
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| NOTE: External network activity is not reported by this |
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| indicator. |
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| NOTE: This network indicator may also blink green due to |
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| systems management activity if you use the integrated NIC to |
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| remotely access your system’s Baseboard Management |
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| Controller (BMC). See "Baseboard Management Controller |
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| Configuration" on page 54. |
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USB/video |
| None | Use the custom cable to connect external USB devices and |
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| video to the server module. |
Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives
Each server module has a USB port on the front of the server module which allows you to connect a custom cable for a diskette drive or USB CD drive. The USB drives are used to configure the server module.
NOTICE: The system supports only
NOTE: If the drive must be designated as the boot drive, connect the USB drive, restart the system, then enter the System Setup Program and set the drive as first in the boot sequence (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 43). The USB device will be displayed in the boot order setup screen only if it is attached to the system before you run the System Setup program.
Hard-Drive Features
Each server module supports one or two
NOTICE: Each server module must have a hard drive or a
NOTICE: You cannot install a SAS drive and a SATA drive within a given server module (blade). However, you can install server modules (blades) with SAS drives and server modules with SATA drives in the same server enclosure.
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