IBM eServer BladeCenter 8677, Installation And User Manual

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BladeCenter components, controls, and LEDs
This section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front and rear of
your BladeCenter unit.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Front view
This section identifies the components, controls, and LEDs on the front of your
BladeCenter unit.
Front system
LED panel
CD-eject
button
Diskette-eject
button
Diskette-drive
activity LED
Blade servers Filler blades
Blade
control
panel
USB port
CD-ROM activity
LED
System
service
card
Front system LED panel: The LEDs on this panel provide status information for
your BladeCenter unit. See “System LED panel” on page 36 for more information.
USB port: Use this port to attach an external USB device.
CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM
drive is in use.
CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the drive.
Diskette-drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive
is in use.
Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release a diskette from the drive.
Blade control panel: This panel contains indicators and controls for the blade
server. See the documentation that comes with your blade server for information
about the blade control panel.
Chapter 3. BladeCenter unit power, controls, and indicators
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