Back-panel features and indicators – Dell PowerEdge R210 User Manual
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators
shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
4
Hard drive activity
indicator
Lights up when the hard drive is in use.
5
Diagnostic indicator
lights (4)
The four diagnostic indicator lights display error codes during system startup. See
.
6
System status
indicator
Lights blue during normal system operation.
Lights amber when the system needs attention due to a problem.
7
System identification
button
The system identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a
rack. When one of the buttons is pushed, the system status indicators on the front and back panels light blue until
one of the buttons is pushed again.
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USB connectors (2)
Connects USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
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System identification
panel
A slide-out panel for system information including the Express Service Tag, embedded NIC MAC address, and iDRAC6
Enterprise card MAC address. Space is provided for an additional label.
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Optical drive
(optional)
One optional slim-line SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive, or combination CD-RW/DVD drive (when available).
NOTE:
DVD devices are data only.
Item
Indicator, Button,
or Connector
Icon
Description
1
iDRAC6 Enterprise
port (optional)
Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
2
VFlash media slot
(optional)
Connects an external SD memory card for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
3
PCIe expansion card
slot
Connects a PCI Express expansion card.
4
Serial connector
Connects a serial device to the system.
5
Video connector
Connects a VGA display to the system.
6
eSATA
Connects additional storage devices.
7
USB connectors (2)
Connects USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
8
Ethernet connectors
(2)
Embedded 10/100/1000 NIC connectors.
9
System status
indicator
Lights blue during normal system operation.
Lights amber when the system needs attention due to a problem.
10
System identification
button
The system identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a
rack. When one of the buttons is pushed, the system status indicators on the front and back panels light blue until
one of the buttons is pushed again.
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System identification
connector
Connects the optional system status indicator assembly through the optional cable management arm.
12
Power supply
250 W power supply.
13
Retention clip
Secures the power cable.