Lenovo ThinkSystem External Diagnostics Handset

The SR665 also has a port to connect an External Diagnostics Handset as shown in the following figure. The External Diagnostics Handset has the same functions as the Integrated Diagnostics Panel but has the advantages of not consuming space on the front of the server plus it can be shared amongst many servers in your data center. The handset has a magnet on the back of it to allow you toeasily mount it on a convenient place on any rack cabinet.

The Integrated Diagnostics Panel allows quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information. The LCD display on the panel and the function buttons give you access to the following information:

Active alerts
Status Dashboard
System VPD: machine type & mode, serial number, UUID string
System firmware levels: UEFI and XCC firmware
XCC network information: hostname, MAC address, IP address, DNS addresses
Environmental data: Ambient temperature, CPU temperature, AC input voltage, estimated power consumption
Active XCC sessions
System reset action