Back-Panel Features And Indicators; Connecting External Devices - Dell POWEREDGE 2950 Hardware Owner's Manual

Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
Figure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
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1 center PCI riser (slot 1)
4 power supplies (2)
7 system status indicator
connector
10 USB connectors (2)
13 remote access controller
(optional)

Connecting External Devices

When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
• Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the
device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or
with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation
and configuration instructions.
• Always attach external devices while your system and the device are turned off. Next, turn on any
external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies
otherwise).
For information about individual connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on page 135. For information
about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program"
on page 37.
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2 left PCI riser (slot 2)
5 system identification button
8 NIC2 connector
11 video connector
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3
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4
left PCI riser (slot 3)
system status indicator
NIC1 connector
serial connector
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