Lenovo RD540 PCI Express card slot, Ethernet connectors, USB connectors, VGA DB-15 connector

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PCI Express card slot

Used to attach an Ethernet card or any other supported PCI Express card.

Note: If a ThinkServer HBA is available, refer to its user guide for detailed information. The user guide is available for download at:

http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals

Physical link width	Negotiable link width	Supported card length and height
x16	x16, x8, x4, x2, x1	Half-length, full-height card

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Ethernet connectors

Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a LAN. Each Ethernet connector has two status LEDs to help you identify the Ethernet connectivity, activity, and connection speed.

Note: The Ethernet connector 0 (callout 9 ) marked with “MGMT” is for system management by default. However, you also can set the Ethernet connector 1 or 2 for system management use in the Setup Utility program. See “Setting the mode of the Ethernet connectors” on page 57.

	Ethernet status LED	Color	Status	Description
	Left	Amber	On	The connection speed is 1000 Mbps.
1
		Green	On	The connection speed is 100 Mbps.
		None	Off	The connection speed is 10 Mbps.
	Right	Green	On	The server is connected to a LAN.
2
		None	Off	The server is disconnected from a LAN.
		Green	Blinking	The LAN is connected and active.

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USB connectors (4)

Used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer. If you have more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.

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VGA DB-15 connector

Used to attach a VGA-compatible video device, such as a VGA monitor.

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Serial port

Used to attach a device that uses a 9-pin serial port.

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