IBM System x3500

Rear view
The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.
Video
Mouse
Power cord
Keyboard
Serial 1
(COM 1)
Parallel
Serial 2
(COM 2)
USB 4
Ethernet 10/100/1000
Ethernet 10/100/1000
RJ-45
USB 3
AC power LED
DC power LED
Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.
AC power LED: This green LED provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.
DC power LED: This green LED provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.
Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other PS/2 device to this connector.
Keyboard connector: Connect a PS/2 keyboard to this connector.
COM 1 connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.
Parallel connector: Connect a parallel device to this connector.
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.
USB 3 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network.
USB 4 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.
Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network.
RJ-45 connector: Use this connector to connect the optional Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine to a network.
6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Problem Determination and Service Guide