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You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The
following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
Table 7. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator code
Solid green for two seconds Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Flashing green (on for two
seconds and off for two
seconds)
Turns off
Back view of the system
The back view of the system provides access to the features available on the back of the server.
Figure 9. Back view of three riser system
Table 8. Features available on the back view
Item
Panels, ports and slots
1
Full-height PCIe expansion
card slot (3)
2
Half-height PCIe expansion
card slot
3
Rear handle
4
Full-height PCIe expansion
card slot (2)
5
Full-height PCIe expansion
card slot (2)
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Condition
Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.
Icon
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Description
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 1) connects up to three full-height
PCIe expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the
Expansion card installation guidelines section.
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 2) connects one half-height PCIe
expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the Expansion
card installation guidelines section.
The rear handle can be removed to enable any external cabling of PCIe
cards that are installed in the PCIe expansion card slot 6.
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 2) connects up to two full-height
PCIe expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the
Expansion card installation guidelines section.
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 3) connects up to two full-height
PCIe expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the
Expansion card installation guidelines section.
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