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.
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
Connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or other devices, to this connector.
3  External LCD diagnostics handset connector
Connect the external LCD diagnostics handset here. See “External LCD diagnostics handset” on page 27 for 
more details.
4  VGA connector
Connect a monitor to this connector.
External LCD diagnostics handset
The external LCD diagnostics handset is an external device that is connected to the server with a cable, and 
it allows quick access to system information such as errors, system status, firmware, network, and health 
information. 
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