You can install the OS and administer the server by attaching a local console directly to the server's service processor (SP). The server supports two types of local consoles:
A terminal connected to the serial management port (SER MGT)
You can connect the terminal directly to the port or connect it to a terminal emulator that is connected directly to the port.
A VGA monitor connected directly to the video port (VGA) and a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected to any of the four exterior USB connectors
You can also install the OS and administer the server from a remote console by establishing a network connection to the server SP. There are two types of remote consoles: