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KVM breakout cable

Use this information for details about the KVM breakout cable.

Use the KVM breakout cable to connect external I/O devices to the compute node. The KVM breakout cable connects through the KVM connector (see System-board internal connectors). The KVM breakout cable has connectors for a display device (video), two USB 2.0 connectors for a USB keyboard and mouse, and a serial interface connector.

The following illustration identifies the connectors and components on the KVM breakout cable.

Figure 1. Connectors and components on the KVM breakout cable
KVM breakout cable
Table 1. Connectors and components on the console breakout cable
1 Serial connector4 Video connector (blue)
2 Captive screws5 USB 2.0 connectors (2)
3 to KVM connector