Table 2-2. Back-Panel Features

Component

Description

 

Power connector

Connects the system's power supply to a power source.

 

 

 

 

Power cable strain relief loop

Relieves strain on the power cable.

 

 

 

 

NIC indicators

Provide information on NIC status (see "NIC Indicator Codes").

 

 

 

 

Expansion slots

Provide two 64-bit/100-MHz slots, two 64-bit/66-MHz slots, and two 32-bit/33-MHz slots.

 

 

 

 

I/O ports and connectors

Connect peripheral devices to the system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Indicator Codes

The power button on the front panel controls the power input to the system's power supplies. The power indicator can provide information on power status (see Figure 2-3). Table 2-3 lists the power button indicator codes.

Table 2-3. Power Button Indicators

Indicator

Function

 

 

On

Indicates that power is supplied to the system and the system is operational.

 

 

Off

Indicates that no power is supplied to the system.

 

 

Blinking

Indicates that power is supplied to the system, but the system is in a standby state. For information on standby states, see your operating

 

system documentation.

 

 

The indicators on the optional redundant power supplies show whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred (see Figure 2-5).

Figure 2-5. Redundant Power Supply Indicators

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