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Front view

The front view of the server varies by model. Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.

Refer to the following front views for different server models:
Note

For buttons and LEDs at the front of the server, see Buttons and LEDs on the front view.

Front view of 2.5-inch chassis​


Front view of 2.5-inch chassis

1 Left rack latch2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector with USB 2.0 XCC system management (optional)
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector (optional)4 Mini DisplayPort connector
5 Drive bays6 External diagnostics connector
7 Right rack latch (with front operator panel)8 Pull-out information tab

Front view of 2.5-inch chassis with M.2 drive bays​


Front view of 2.5-inch chassis with front M.2 assembly

1 Left rack latch2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector with USB 2.0 XCC system management (optional)
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector (optional)4 Mini DisplayPort connector
5 Drive bays6 M.2 drive bays
7 External diagnostics connector8 Right rack latch (with front operator panel)
9 Pull-out information tab10 Drive fillers

Front view of E3.S chassis​


Front view of E3.S chassis(model 2)

1 Left rack latch2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector with USB 2.0 XCC system management (optional)
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector (optional)4 Mini DisplayPort connector
5 Drive bays6 External diagnostics connector
7 Right rack latch (with front operator panel)8 Pull-out information tab

Front view of E3.S chassis with M.2 drive bays​


Front view of E3.S chassis with front M.2 assembly

1 Left rack latch2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector with USB 2.0 XCC system management (optional)
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector (optional)4 Mini DisplayPort connector
5 Drive bays6 External diagnostics connector
7 Right rack latch (with front operator panel)8 Pull-out information tab
9 M.2 drive bays 

Front view of 3.5-inch chassis​

Note
In the front 8 x 3.5" configuration with GPU adapters, drive bays 0, 3, 6, and 9 are covered by a 4-bay drive filler.

Front view of 3.5-inch chassis

1 Left rack latch2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector with USB 2.0 XCC system management (optional)
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector (optional)4 Mini DisplayPort connector
5 Drive bays6 External diagnostics connector
7 Right rack latch (with front operator panel)8 Pull-out information tab

Front components overview​

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.

The server supports the following types of rack latches.
The server supports one of the following left rack latches:Right rack latch (with front operator panel)
Standard left rack latchLeft rack latch with USB/MiniDP






USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector with USB 2.0 XCC system management​

The connector can function as a regular USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector to the host OS; it can be used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, or USB storage device.

In addition, the connector can function as a USB 2.0 Lenovo XClarity Controller management port.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector​

The connector can be used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, or USB storage device.

Mini DisplayPort connector​

The Mini DisplayPort (MiniDP) connector can be used to attach a high-performance monitor and a direct-drive monitor with a video converter, or the devices that use a MiniDP connector. The maximum video resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.

Drive bays​

The drive bays are designed for hot-swap drives or non-hot-swap E3.S CXL memory modules (CMMs). The number of the installed drives or CMMs in your server varies by model. When you install drives, follow the order of the drive bay numbers.
Note
When you install E3.S hot-swap drives or non-hot-swap CMMs, follow the supported E3.S configurations in Internal cable routing.

Drive fillers​

The drive filler is used to cover a vacant drive bay. 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.

External diagnostics connector​

The connector is for connecting an external diagnostics handset. For more about its functions, see External diagnostics handset.

Pull-out information tab​

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

For more information, see Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller.

M.2 drive bays​

The server supports two hot-swap M.2 drives at the front or rear.

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