Chapter 2. Server components
Use the information in this section to learn about each of the components associated with your server.
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 view for different server models:
• "Server models with four 2.5-inch front drive bays" on page 19
• "Server models with eight 2.5-inch front drive bays" on page 20
• "Server models with ten 2.5-inch front drive bays" on page 21
• "Server models with 16 EDSFF front drives" on page 21
• "Server models with four 3.5-inch front drive bays" on page 22
• "Server models with 2.5-inch front drive bays (backplane-less)" on page 23
• "Server models with 3.5-inch front drive bays (backplane-less)" on page 23
• "Server models with eight 2.5-inch front drive bays (with LCD diagnostics panel)" on page 24
• "Server models with 16 EDSFF front drives (with LCD diagnostics panel)" on page 24
Server model with four 2.5-inch drive bays
Table 5. Components on the front of the server
Callout
Drive status LED
1
Diagnostics panel
3
External diagnostics connector
5
VGA connector (optional)
7
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Callout
Drive activity LED
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connector
4
XClarity Controller USB connector
6
Rack latch (right)
8
19