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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 Front view). The KVM breakout cable has connectors for a display device (video), one USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) 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 port connector4 Retention buttons

  • Removal—Press the buttons; then, disconnect the KVM breakout cable from the server.

  • Installation—Press the buttons while connecting the KVM breakout cable to the server; then, release the buttons to secure the KVM breakout cable to the chassis.

2 USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) / USB 2.0 connector (XCC mobile management is supported by USB 2.0 connector on the KVM breakout cable only.)5 connects to KVM connector on the front of the server. See Front view.
3 VGA connector