Chapter 1: Product introduction
1-6
1.4
Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB
ports are located on the front panel.
• The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not
present.
• *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only.
1.5
Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors
on the motherboard.
Refer to section
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
for the LED descriptions.
ODD dummy cover
USB ports
Power
button
Power LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
Location switch
Reset button
Location LED
HDD 1 HDD 5
HDD 2 HDD 6
HDD 3 HDD 7
HDD 4 HDD 8
USB ports
LAN port 1
Serial port
VGA port
4 Full-length
Expansion slots
LAN port 2
Redundant
power supply
LAN port 3*
4 Full-length
Expansion slots
Half-length / Low-profile
Expansion slot
Power cord
connector
InfiniBand port (for ESC4000/IB only)
Power cord
connector
Redundant
power supply