Figure 8. Back-Panel Features and Indicators—PowerEdge R720xd
Item
Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon
Description
1
System identification button
The identification buttons on the front and back panels
can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
PowerEdge
R720
When one of these buttons is pressed,
the LCD panel on the front and the
system status indicator on the back
flashes until one of the buttons is
pressed again.
PowerEdge
R720xd
When one of these buttons is pressed,
the system status indicator on the back
flashes until one of the buttons is
pressed again.
Press to toggle the system ID on and off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press and
hold the system ID button for more than five seconds to
enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press
and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.
2
System identification
connector
Connects the optional system status indicator assembly
through the optional cable management arm.
3
iDRAC7 Enterprise port
Dedicated management port.
NOTE: The port is available for use only if the iDRAC7
Enterprise license is installed on your system.
4
PCIe expansion card slots
low–profile (3)
Allows you to connect up to three PCI Express expansion
cards.
5
Serial connector
Allows you to connect a serial device to the system.
6
Video connector
Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.
7
USB connectors (2)
Allows you to connect USB devices to the system. The
ports are USB 2.0-compliant.
8
Ethernet connectors
Four integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors
or
Four integrated connectors that include:
•
Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors
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