Front view
The front view of the server varies by model.
Front view of server models with 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
| 1 Rack latch (left) | 2 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Pull-out information tab | 6 Front I/O assembly |
| 7 Rack latch (right) | 8 VGA connector (optional) |
1 7 Rack latches
If your server is installed in a rack, you can use the rack latches to help you slide the server out of the rack. You also can use the rack latches and screws to secure the server in the rack so that the server cannot slide out, especially in vibration-prone areas. For more information, refer to the Rack Installation Guide that comes with your rail kit.
2 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays
The number of the installed drives in your server varies by model. When you install drives, follow the order of the drive bay numbers.
The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays occupied. The vacant drive bays must be occupied by drive fillers.
3 Drive activity LED
4 Drive status LED
| Drive LED | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Drive status LED | Solid yellow | The drive has an error. |
| Blinking yellow (blinking slowly, about one flash per second) | The drive is being rebuilt. | |
| Blinking yellow (blinking rapidly, about four flashes per second) | The RAID adapter is locating the drive. | |
| Drive activity LED | Solid green | The drive is powered but not active. |
| Blinking green | The drive is active. |
5 Pull-out information tab
The Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label of the server is attached on the pull-out information tab.
6 Front I/O assembly
For information about the controls, connectors, and status LEDs on the front I/O assembly, see Front I/O assembly.
8 VGA connector (optional)
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a VGA connector.
Front view of server models with 3.5-inch hot-swap drives
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 Rack latch (left) | 2 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Front I/O assembly | 6 Rack latch (right) |
| 7 Pull-out information tab | 8 VGA connector (optional) |
1 6 Rack latches
If your server is installed in a rack, you can use the rack latches to help you slide the server out of the rack. You also can use the rack latches and screws to secure the server in the rack so that the server cannot slide out, especially in vibration-prone areas. For more information, refer to the Rack Installation Guide that comes with your rail kit.
2 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays
The number of the installed drives in your server varies by model. When you install drives, follow the order of the drive bay numbers.
The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays occupied. The vacant drive bays must be occupied by drive fillers.
3 Drive activity LED
4 Drive status LED
| Drive LED | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Drive status LED | Solid yellow | The drive has an error. |
| Blinking yellow (blinking slowly, about one flash per second) | The drive is being rebuilt. | |
| Blinking yellow (blinking rapidly, about four flashes per second) | The RAID adapter is locating the drive. | |
| Drive activity LED | Solid green | The drive is powered but not active. |
| Blinking green | The drive is active. |
5 Front I/O assembly
For information about the controls, connectors, and status LEDs on the front I/O assembly, see Front I/O assembly.
7 Pull-out information tab
The Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label of the server is attached on the pull-out information tab.
8 VGA connector (optional)
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a VGA connector.
Front view of server models with 3.5-inch simple-swap drives
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 Rack latch (left) | 2 3.5-inch simple-swap drive bays |
| 3 Front I/O assembly | 4 Rack latch (right) |
| 5 Pull-out information tab | 6 VGA connector (optional) |
1 4 Rack latches
If your server is installed in a rack, you can use the rack latches to help you slide the server out of the rack. You also can use the rack latches and screws to secure the server in the rack so that the server cannot slide out, especially in vibration-prone areas. For more information, refer to the Rack Installation Guide that comes with your rail kit.
2 3.5-inch simple-swap drive bays
The number of the installed drives in your server varies by model. When you install drives, follow the order of the drive bay numbers.
The EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all drive bays occupied. The vacant drive bays must be occupied by drive fillers.
3 Front I/O assembly
For information about the controls, connectors, and status LEDs on the front I/O assembly, see Front I/O assembly.
5 Pull-out information tab
The Lenovo XClarity Controller network access label of the server is attached on the pull-out information tab.
6 VGA connector (optional)
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a VGA connector.