D - Generic Communication Module Connector

Generic Communication Module connector This graphic shows the Generic Communication Module (GCM) (item D) on the Gateway® 9715 Server motherboard. The GCM provides an RJ-45 port that connects to the Intel® Management Module (IMM) Advanced for out-of-band server management features. GCM is also known as server management Ethernet controller.

The System ID LED and button are also located here as well as a DC jack, which is not used.

Item Description
A System ID button - Press to turn on or off the system ID LED
B System ID LED - Lights blue to identify the system via server management or locally
  • Off = Not active
  • On = Active via switch: Cannot be turned off my Server Management
  • Blinking = Active via Server Management: Cannot be turned off by switch
C DC jack (not used)
D GCM port
  • The left LED lights green to indicate activity.
  • The right LED lights yellow to indicate connectivity