1 | Power-on indicator, power
button | | Enables you to know the
power status of the system. The power indicator turns on when the
system power is on. The power button controls the power supply output
to the system. NOTE On Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)-compliant operating
systems, turning off the system by using the power button causes the
system to perform a graceful shutdown before power to the system is
turned off. |
2 | NMI button | | Enables
you to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running
certain operating systems. This button can be pressed by using the
end of a paper clip. NOTE Use this button only
if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating
system documentation. |
3 | System identification button | | Enables you to locate a
particular system within a rack. The identification buttons are on
the front and back panels. When one of these buttons is pressed, the LCD
panel on the front and the system status indicator on the back flash
until one of the buttons is pressed again. To turn the
system ID on or off, press the system identification button. If the system stops responding during POST,
press and hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to
enter BIOS progress mode. To reset the iDRAC (if
not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup), press and hold the button for more
than 15 seconds. |
4 | USB management port/iDRAC
Direct (2) | | Functions as a regular USB
port or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information,
see the iDRAC Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. The ports are USB 3.0-compliant. |
5 | Optical drive (optional) | | One optional SATA DVD-ROM
drive or DVD+/-RW drive. NOTE DVD devices are data
only. |
6 | SD vFlash media card slot | | Enables you to insert a
vFlash media card. |
7 | LCD menu buttons | | Enables you to navigate
the control panel LCD menu. |
8 | Information tag | | Contains system information such as
service tag, NIC, MAC address for your reference. The information
tag is a slide-out label panel. |
9 | LCD panel | | Displays system ID, status
information, and system error messages. The LCD turns blue during
normal system operation. When the system needs attention, the LCD
turns amber and the LCD panel displays an error code followed by descriptive
text. NOTE If the system
is connected to AC power and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber
regardless of whether the system is turned on or off. |
10 | Video connector | | Enables you to connect a
VGA display to the system. |
11 | Hard drives (8) | | Up to eight 2.5-inch hot
swappable hard drives. |
12. | Quick Sync | | Indicates a Quick Sync enabled system. The Quick
Sync feature is optional and needs a Quick Sync bezel. This feature
allows management of the system by using mobile devices. This feature
aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level
diagnostic and error information that can be used in troubleshooting
the system. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. |