A Closer Look at Your System
Table 2–5 Back of the System Unit
Feature Function
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TURBOchannel slots
0, 1 and 2
In this diagram, TURBOchannel slot 0
contains a graphics option.
Auxiliary power
socket
To connect the monitor power cord so the
monitor will not require a connection to a
separate power outlet.
System power
socket
To connect the system unit power cord.
10BASE-T port To connect a 10BASE-T Ethernet network
cable.
Halt button To place the system in console mode.
AUI Ethernet
network port
To connect an AUI Ethernet network cable
(sometimes referred to as standard or
Thickwire Ethernet).
ISDN port Functionality currently not supported.
Audio port To connect the audio input and output adapter.
Alternate console
switch
Toggle switch to redirect console output from
a monitor (switch up) to an alternate console
such as a terminal (switch down).
Alternate console/
printer port
To connect a terminal as an alternate console,
or a printer.
Diagnostic display
lights
Used for diagnostic testing purposes.
Keyboard/mouse
port
To connect the keyboard/mouse extension
cable.
Synchronous
/asynchronous
communications port
To connect a communications device such as a
printer, plotter, modem, or console terminal.
SCSI port To connect Small Computer System Interface
(SCSI) peripheral devices. Either SCSI-1 or
SCSI-2 devices can be connected.
Power On/Off
switch
To turn the system unit power on ( |) and off
(O).
Preparing to Install Your System 2–13
