Item Indicator, Button, or 
Connector
Icon Description
7 LCD panel ― Displays system ID, status information, and system 
error messages.
• The LCD lights blue during normal storage 
controller operation.
• The LCD lights amber when the storage 
controller needs attention, and the LCD panel 
displays an error code followed by descriptive 
text.
NOTE: If the storage controller is connected 
to a power source and an error is detected, 
the LCD lights amber regardless of whether 
the storage controller is turned on or off.
8 Filler plate ― Covers empty bay.
9 vFlash media card slot ― Not used for the SC9000.
10 iDRAC USB Connects USB devices to the system or provides 
access to the iDRAC Direct features. The USB 
management port is USB 2.0-compliant.
11 Management USB Connects USB devices to the system. The USB 
management port is USB 2.0-compliant.
12 Storage Center OS drive An internal SSD drive that holds the Storage Center 
OS.
13 Filler plate ― Covers empty bay.
Back Panel Features and Indicators
The back panel of the storage controller contains IO card slots, a system identification button, 
connectors, and power supplies.
Figure 2. Back Panel Features and Indicators
About the SC9000
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