Front view
This section contains information about the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server.
Figure 5. Front view
Table 3.  Components on the front view
1
“VGA connector (optional)” on page 15
8 
“System error LED (yellow)” on page 16
2
“External LCD diagnostics handset 
connector” on page 15
9
“Network activity LED (green)” on page 16
3
“Drive status LED (yellow)” on page 15
10
“USB 1” on page 16 (USB 2.0 with Lenovo XClarity 
Controller management) 
4
“Drive activity LED (green)” on page 16
11
“USB 2” on page 16 (USB 3.1)
5
“2.5-inch drive bays” on page 16
12
“Pull-out information tab” on page 16
6
“Power button/LED (green)” on page 16
13 
“Rack release latches” on page 17
7
“Identification button/LED (blue)” on page 16
1  VGA connector (optional)
Connect a monitor to this connector.  
Notes: 
•  When the optional front VGA connector is in use, the rear one will be disabled.
•  The maximum video resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
2  External LCD diagnostics handset connector
Connect the external LCD diagnostics handset here. See “External LCD diagnostics handset” on page 17 for 
more details.
3  Drive status LED (yellow)
These LEDs indicate the following status: 
•  The LED is lit: the drive has failed.
•  The LED is flashing slowly (once per second): the drive is being rebuilt.
•  The LED is flashing rapidly (three times per second): the drive is being identified.
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