Re: [CentOS] how to install Linux on an IBM xserver 335 server without graphics card?

Rudi Ahlers wrote:

Hi All,

I recently got some IBM Xseries 335 servers 2nd hand, and noticed they don't have any graphics card. Some google searched indicate they only have an uplink port, which you could connect to another (other model) IBM server and use that as the head node. But, I don't have one available.

They do have a graphics card - the 'uplink' port is a KVM port that has VGA and PS/2 - this is certainly the case with the X335's we have.

If you can get hold of a C2T breakout cable, then you should be able to plug in a keyboard/mouse/screen.

Just google for 'IBM C2T X335 cable'

James Pearson