Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, And Power; Front View - IBM System x3455 Installation Manual

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Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power

This chapter describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors
and how to turn the server on and off.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the server. Except for the CD or DVD drive activity LED, the CD-eject or DVD-eject
button, and the rack release latches, these controls, LEDs, and connectors are on
the operator information panel.
CD-eject or DVD-eject button
CD or DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive
or DVD drive is in use.
CD-eject or DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the CD
drive or a DVD from the DVD drive.
Rack release latches: Each side of the front of the server has a rack release latch.
Press these latches to remove the server from the rack.
Operator information panel: This panel contains controls, LEDs, and connectors.
The following illustration shows the operator information panel.
Hard disk drive activity LED (green)
The following controls, LEDs, and connectors are on the operator information panel:
v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
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Hard disk drive activity LED
Power-on LED
Reset button
Power-control button
Rack release latch
Power-on LED (green)
Reset button
Power-control button
Power-control button shield
You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the
button.
A power-control-button shield comes with the server. You can install it to prevent
the server from being turned off accidentally.
System locator LED
System-error LED
USB port connectors (2)
Rack release latch
CD or DVD drive activity LED
Locator LED (blue)
System-error LED (amber)
USB connectors (2)
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