Front view
This section introduces front view of different server models.
Server models with 2.5-inch front drive bays
Server models with 3.5-inch front drive bays
Server models with eight 2.5-inch front drive bays
The following illustrates the front view of server models with eight 2.5-inch drive bays.
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Drive bay fillers (2) | 6 Front I/O assembly with diagnostics panel |
| 7 Rack latch (right) | 8 Pull-out information tab |
| 9 Drive bays (8) | 10 Rack latch (left) |
Server models with eight 2.5-inch front drive bays (with LCD diagnostics panel)
The following illustrates the front view of server models with eight 2.5-inch drive bays.
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Drive bay filler | 6 Front I/O assembly with LCD diagnostics panel |
| 7 Rack latch (right) | 8 Pull-out information tab |
| 9 Drive bays (8) | 10 Rack latch (left) |
Server models with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays
The following illustrates the front view of server models with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays.
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Drive bay filler | 6 Front I/O assembly with diagnostics panel |
| 7 Rack latch (right) | 8 Pull-out information tab |
| 9 Drive bays (16) | 10 Rack latch (left) |
Server models with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays (with LCD diagnostics panel)
The following illustrates the front view of server models with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays.
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Front I/O assembly with LCD diagnostics panel | 6 Rack latch (right) |
| 7 Pull-out information tab | 8 Drive bays (16) |
| 9 Rack latch (left) |
Server models with twenty-four 2.5-inch front drive bays
The following illustrates the front view of server models with twenty-four 2.5-inch front drive bays.
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Front I/O assembly with diagnostics panel | 6 Rack latch (right) |
| 7 Pull-out information tab | 8 Drive bays (24) |
| 9 Rack latch (left) |
Server models with 2.5-inch front drive bays (backplane-less)
The following illustrates the front view of server models with 2.5-inch front drive bays (backplane-less).
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive bay fillers(3) | 4 Front I/O assembly with diagnostics panel |
| 5 Rack latch (right) | 6 Pull-out information tab |
| 7 Rack latch (left) |
Server models with eight 3.5-inch front drive bays
The following illustrates the front view of server models with eight 3.5-inch front drive bays.
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Drive bay filler | 6 Front I/O assembly with diagnostics panel |
| 7 Rack latch (right) | 8 Pull-out information tab |
| 9 Drive bays (8) | 10 Rack latch (left) |
Server models with twelve 3.5-inch front drive bays
The following illustrates the front view of server models with twelve 2.5-inch drive bays.
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Drive activity LED | 4 Drive status LED |
| 5 Front I/O assembly with diagnostics panel | 6 Rack latch (right) |
| 7 Pull-out information tab | 8 Drive bays (12) |
| 9 Rack latch (left) |
Front view of server models with 3.5-inch front drive bays (backplane-less)
| Callout | Callout |
|---|---|
| 1 External diagnostics connector | 2 VGA connector (optional) |
| 3 Front I/O assembly with diagnostics panel | 4 Rack latch (right) |
| 5 Pull-out information tab | 6 Drive bay fillers (12) |
| 7 Rack latch (left) |
Front components overview
Diagnostics panel
The diagnostics panel is integrated in front I/O assembly on some models. For information about the controls and status LEDs on the diagnostics panel, see Diagnostics panel.
Drive LEDs
Each hot-swap drive comes with an activity LED and status LED and the signals are controlled by the backplanes. Different colors and speeds indicate different activities or status of the drive. The following illustrates the LEDs on a hard disk drive or solid–state drive.
| Drive LED | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Drive status LED (right) | 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. | |
| 2 Drive activity LED (left) | Solid green | The drive is powered but not active. |
| Blinking green | The drive is active. |
External diagnostics connector
The connector is for connecting an external diagnostics handset. For more about its functions, see LCD diagnostics panel/handset.
Front I/O assembly with LCD diagnostics panel
The assembly comes with an integrated LCD diagnostics panel that can be used to quickly obtain system status, firmware levels, network information, and health information about the system. For more about the panel functions, see LCD diagnostics panel/handset.
Hot-swap drives and drive bays
The drive bays on the front and rear of your server are designed for hot-swap drives. 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. Vacant drive bays must be occupied by drive fillers.
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.
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.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connectors
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connectors can be used to attach a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, or USB storage device.
VGA connector
The VGA connectors on the front and rear of the server can be used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a VGA connector.
XClarity Controller USB connector
The XClarity Controller USB connector can function as a regular USB 2.0 connector to the host OS. In addition, it can also be used to connect the server to an android or iOS device, where you can then install and launch the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app to manage the system using XClarity Controller.
For details about using the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app, refer to Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app online documentation.