Front view

The front view of the server varies by model.

The following illustrations show the front views of server models with hot-swap drives. For server models with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, you can also install simple-swap drives if a simple-swap-drive backplate assembly is installed. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different the illustrations.

Front view of server models with 2.5-inch drive bays

Figure 1. Front view of server models with eight 2.5-inch drive bays (0–7)

Front view of server models with eight 2.5-inch drives (0-7)

Figure 2. Front view of server models with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays (0–15)

Front view of server models with sixteen 2.5-inch drives (0-15)

Table 1. Components on the front of server models with 2.5-inch drive bays
`1` Rack latch (left)	`2` 2.5-inch 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 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

Each hot-swap drive has two LEDs.

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.
Drive activity LED	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 drive bays

Figure 3. Front view of server models with eight 3.5-inch drive bays (0–7)

Front view of server models with eight 3.5-inch drives (0-7)

Figure 4. Front view of server models with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays (0–11)

Front view of server models with twelve 3.5-inch drives (0-11)

Table 2. Components on the front of server models with 3.5-inch drive bays
`1` Rack latch (left)	`2` 3.5-inch 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

2 3.5-inch drive bays