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Front I/O module

The front I/O module of the server provides controls, connectors, and LEDs. The front I/O module varies by model.

The following illustration shows the front I/O module for different server models. To locate the front I/O module, see Server components.
Figure 1. Front I/O module
Front I/O module
Table 1. Components on the front I/O module
1 USB 2.0 connector with Lenovo XClarity Controller management3 External diagnostics connector
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connector4 VGA connector

1 USB 2.0 connector with Lenovo XClarity Controller management​

Connect a USB 2.0 device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or other devices, to this connector.
Note
This is the only USB port that supports USB automation update of the firmware and RoT security module.

Connection to Lenovo XClarity Controller is primarily intended for users with a mobile device running the Lenovo XClarity Controller mobile application. When a mobile device is connected to this USB port, an Ethernet over USB connection is established between the mobile application running on the device and the Lenovo XClarity Controller.

Select Network in BMC Configuration to view or modify settings.

Four types of settings are available:

  • Host only mode

    In this mode, the USB port is always solely connected to the server.

  • BMC only mode

    In this mode, the USB port is always solely connected to Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Shared mode: owned by BMC

    In this mode, connection to the USB port is shared by the server and Lenovo XClarity Controller, while the port is switched to Lenovo XClarity Controller.

  • Shared mode: owned by host

    In this mode, connection to the USB port is shared by the server and Lenovo XClarity Controller, while the port is switched to the server.

2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connector​

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connector can be used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, or USB storage device.

3 External diagnostics connector​

Connect the external diagnostics handset here. See External diagnostics handset for more details.

4 VGA connector​

Connect a monitor to this connector.