Input/Output (I/O) features
•One serial connector on the rear panel
•One Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector on the front panel in some models and one VGA connector on the rear panel
•Six USB 2.0 connectors (two on the front panel and four on the rear panel)
•Three
For the location information about the connectors, refer to the related topics in “Locations” on page 13.
Video subsystem
An integrated graphics controller in the ThinkServer Management Module (TMM), which also is known as the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip, on the system board to support VGA connectors for connecting video devices
Ethernet connectivity
Three
•Onboard Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet controller for dedicated or shared local area network (LAN) management interface (Ethernet connector 0 is for system management)
•Onboard Intel Gigabit Dual Port Ethernet controller for Ethernet connector 1 and Ethernet connector 2
For more information, see “Rear view of the server” on page 26.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Reliability, availability, and serviceability (hereinafter referred to as RAS) are three important server design features. The RAS features help you to ensure the integrity of the data stored on the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
Your server has the following RAS features:
•Security features
–Administrator password and user password to help you protect unauthorized access to the server (see “Using passwords” on page 63)
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–Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configuration for improving data storage reliability and fault tolerance (see “Configuring RAID” on page 70)
–Remote monitoring or control by an administrator to provide protection or help
–ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is a security chip, to help enhance server security Note: The TPM is only available in some models.
•Basic system management features
–Ability to store the
–BIOS Setup Utility program
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