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PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide 11
Figure 3. Possible Server Module Sizes, Front Panel View
Server Modules can be freely located within each 2 x 2 half-height quadrant. The mechanical design
of the M1000e has support structures for half-height server modules above or below double-width
server modules, and for half-height server modules side-by-side with full-height server modules.
Figure 4. Example Server Module Configurations
Server modules are accessible from the front of the M1000e enclosure. At the bottom of the
enclosure is a flip-out multiple angle LCD screen for local systems management configuration, system
information, and status. The front of the enclosure also contains two USB connections for USB
keyboard and mouse, a video connection and the system power button. The front control panel’s USB
and video ports work only when the iKVM module is installed, as the iKVM provides the capability to
switch the KVM between the blades. For more information, see System Control Panel Features in the
Hardware Owner’s Manual.