NOTE: For more information about the indicator codes, see the System diagnostics and indicator codes section.
Right control panel view
Figure 3. Right control panel view
Table 3. Right control panel
Item Indicator or button Icon Description
1 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the
system. For more information, see the www.dell.com/
poweredgemanuals.
2
iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB
USB)
The iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB USB) enables you to
access the iDRAC Direct Micro-AB features. For more
information, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
NOTE: You can configure iDRAC Direct by using
a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you
can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable length
should not exceed 3 ft (0.91 meters). Performance
could be affected by cable quality.
3
USB 2.0-compliant port The USB port is a 4-pin connector and 2.0-compliant.
This port enables you to connect USB devices to the
system.
4
Power button Indicates if the system is powered on or off. Press the
power button to manually power on or off the system.
NOTE: Press the power button to gracefully shut
down the ACPI-compliant operating system.
NOTE: For more information on the ports, see the www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
10 PowerEdge XE8545 system overview