Product guide

IBM NeXtScale nx360 M5 26
Local server management
The nx360 M5 provides local console access through the KVM connector at the front of the server. A
console breakout cable is used with this connector, which provides a VGA port, two USB ports, and a
DB9 serial port. The cable is shown in the following figure.
Figure 11. Console breakout cable
One console breakout cable is shipped with the NeXtScale n1200 enclosure. Additional cables can be
ordered per the following table.
Table 21. Console breakout cable
Part number Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
00Y8366 A4AK Console breakout cable (KVM Dongle cable) 1
Tip: This is the same cable that is used with IBM Flex System, but has a different part number because of
the included materials.
To aid with problem determination, the server includes light path diagnostics, which is a set of LEDs on
the front of the server and inside the server that show you which component is failing. The LEDs are
shown in the following figure.
Figure 12. Power button and system LEDs
When an error occurs, the system error LED lights up. Review the logs through the web interface of the
IMMv2 (see the "Remote server management" section). If needed, power off the server and remove it