Front view

Figure 1. Front view of server model with four 3.5-inch drive bays

Figure 2. Front view of server model without a backplane (for four 3.5-inch drive bays)

Figure 3. Front view of server model with eight 2.5-inch drive bays

Figure 4. Front view of server model without a backplane (for ten 2.5-inch drive bays)

Figure 5. Front view of server model with ten 2.5-inch drive bays

Table 1. Components on the front of the server

1 VGA connector (optional)	2 Pull-out information tab
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connectors	4 Operator information panel
5 Rack latch (right)	6 Hot-swap drive bays
7 Drive status LED (yellow)	8 Drive activity LED (green)
9 Rack latch (left)	10 Drive bay filler

1 VGA connector

Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a VGA connector.

2 Pull-out information tab

The ThinkSystem System Manager network access label is attached on the pull-out information tab. The default ThinkSystem System Manager hostname and the IPv6 Link Local Address (LLA) are provided on the tab.

For more information, see Set the network connection for the BMC.

3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) connector

Attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, or USB storage device.

4 Operator information panel

For information about the controls and status LEDs on the operator information panel, see Operator information panel.

5 9 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.

6 Hot-swap drive bays(drive fillers are installed for no-backplane configuration)

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.

7 Drive status LED

8 Drive activity LED