Lenovo ThinkServer RD550 User Manual
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Input/Output (I/O) features
• On the rear panel:
– One DisplayPort
®
connector
– One RJ-45 Ethernet connector for system management
– One serial connector
– Two USB 3.0 connectors
• On the front panel (available on some models):
– One DisplayPort connector
– Two USB 2.0 connectors
Notes:
• If you connect two DisplayPort connectors to your server, only the DisplayPort connector on the front
panel will be enabled.
• If you use a video graphics array (VGA) monitor, it is recommended that you purchase a compatible
DisplayPort to VGA dongle from Lenovo.
For the location information about the connectors, refer to the related topics in “Locations” on page 16.
Video subsystem
An integrated graphics controller in the ThinkServer System Manager Premium (TSM Premium), which also is
known as the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) chip, on the system board to support DisplayPort
connectors for connecting video devices
• Integrated graphics controller: On-board ASPEED AST2400
• 16 MB of video memory cache
Ethernet connectivity
There is one RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the rear panel with 10 megabits per second (Mbps), 100 Mbps, or
1000 Mbps network connectivity. The Ethernet connector is for system management.
You can install an Ethernet card or an AnyFabric adapter to enable more Ethernet connectors. However, you
must install a device driver to enable the operating system to recognize the Ethernet connectors. The device
drivers are available for download at:
For more information, see “Rear view of the server” on page 21.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Reliability, availability, and serviceability (hereinafter referred to as RAS) are three important server design
features. The RAS features help you to ensure the integrity of the data stored on the server, the availability of
the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
Your server has the following RAS features:
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