Management connection

When connecting to the advanced management module, you can choose to connect through the Ethernet port, the serial port (RJ-45 connector), or the video monitor and USB ports on the back of the advanced management module.

• The Ethernet connection can be used to connect to a management station, either through an Ethernet cable, or on the network. You can use this connection to access the advanced management module Web Interface or the command-line interface (CLI).
• The video connector can be used to connect a compatible SVGA or VGA video monitor to the BladeCenter S system. In addition, you can connect a mouse and keyboard (or other USB devices).
• The serial connector can be used to configure and manage the BladeCenter components over a serial connection through the advanced management module command-line interface (CLI).

To manage blade servers, you can use the BladeCenter S system, Serial over LAN, or the serial pass-thru module.