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Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off.

For the locations of other LEDs on the system board, see System-board LEDs.

  • Front view
    The following illustrations show the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of your server model.
  • Video and USB breakout cable
    Use this information for details about the video and USB breakout cable.
  • Operator information panel
    The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel.
  • Rear view
    The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server.
  • Server power features
    When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the integrated management module II (IMM2) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from IMM2, such as a remote request to turn on the server.