Node front view
This section contains information on the controls and connectors on the front of the ThinkSystem SD530 V3 node. Depending on the specific configuration, some of the components or connectors might not be supported.
Front view of the SD530 V3 node
See the following illustration for components and connectors on the front of the ThinkSystem SD530 V3 node.
1 E3.S drive bay | 6 External diagnostic handset connector |
2 Drive activity LED | 7 Front operator panel buttons and LEDs |
3 Drive status LED | 8 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connector |
4 Pull-out information tab | 9 VGA connector |
5 Serial connector |
1 E3.S drive bays
Install E3.S drives or drive fillers to these bays (see Hot-swap drive replacement).
For more information about the drive LEDs, see Drive LEDs.
2 & 3 Drive activity LED & Drive status LED
4 Pull-out information tab
Network information such as MAC address and XCC network access label.
Drive bay numbers.
5 Serial connector
Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.
6 External diagnostic handset connector
Connect the external diagnostics handset to this connector.
For more details, see External Diagnostics Handset.
7 Front operator panel buttons and LEDs
For more information about the front operator panel buttons and LEDs, see Front operator panel LEDs.
8 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connector
Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or other devices, to this connector.
9 VGA connector
Connect a monitor to this connector.