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
1 Serial connector | 4 Video connector (blue) |
2 Captive screws | 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) |
3 to KVM connector |
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