Back panel features
The back panel provides access to the features available on the back of the server, such as the system identification button, power supply
sockets, cable management arm connectors, NIC ports, and USB and VGA ports. A majority of the expansion card ports can be accessed
from the back panel. The hot swappable power supply units are accessible from the back panel.
System without dual riser module
Figure 3. Back panel features of a system without dual riser module
1
serial port
2
retention screw
3
BMC port (optional)
4
PCIe expansion card retainer
5
redundant power supply unit (2)
6
half height PCIe expansion card slots (3)
7
Ethernet ports (2)
8
system identification button
9
system identification port
10
USB 3.0 port
11
USB 2.0 port
12
video port
Table 2. Back panel features of a system without dual riser module
Item
Indicator, button, or connector
Icon
Description
1
Serial port
Enables you to connect a serial device to the system. For more
information, see the Technical specifications section.
2
Retention screw
Use the retention screw to secure the system cover to the chassis.
3
BMC port (optional)
Use the dedicated management port for the BMC ports card.
4
PCIe expansion card retainer
Use the PCIe expansion card retainer to lock the PCIe card in place.
5
Redundant power supply unit (2)
495 W EPP, 750 W EPP, or 1100 W EPP
PSU1 is the primary PSU of the system. For more information, see
the Technical specifications section.
6
Half height PCIe expansion card
slots (3)
Use the card slots to connect up to three half-height PCIe
expansion cards.
7
Ethernet connectors (2)
Use the Ethernet port to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to
the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet
ports, see the Technical specifications section.
8
System identification button
Press the system ID button:
1
To locate a particular system within a rack
10
Dell DSS 2500 system overview
