Drive-eject button: Push this button to release a drive from the server.

Power-supply latch: This latch is used to secure the power supply in place.

Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test (POST). You might need to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button.

Power button: Press this button to manually turn the server on or off.

Rear view

System power

System power

RXE Expansion Port (B)

connector

connector (1)

connector (2)

 

 

 

Serial connector

 

 

Remote

 

 

Supervisor

 

 

Adapter

 

 

connectors

 

 

and LEDs

 

 

Ethernet

 

 

LEDs

 

 

Gigabit Ethernet

SCSI connector

connectors

 

RXE Management Port connector

RXE Expansion

 

USB 1 connector

 

Port (A) connector

 

USB 2 connector

 

 

Video connector

System power connectors (1 and 2): The system power cords are connected to these two connectors to provide power to the system.

RXE Expansion Port B connector: Use this port to connect the server to a remote input/output (I/O) enclosure.

Serial connector: The signal cable for a system console or other serial device connects to the serial port.

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