You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The
following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
Table 7. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator code
Condition
Solid green for two seconds Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Flashing green (on for two
seconds and off for two
seconds)
Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
Turns off
Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.
Back view of the system
The back view of the system provides access to the features available on the back of the server.
Figure 9. Back view of three riser system
Table 8. Features available on the back view
Item
Panels, ports and slots
Icon
Description
1
Full-height PCIe expansion
card slot (3)
N/A
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 1) connects up to three full-height
PCIe expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the
Expansion card installation guidelines section.
2
Half-height PCIe expansion
card slot
N/A
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 2) connects one half-height PCIe
expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the Expansion
card installation guidelines section.
3
Rear handle
N/A
The rear handle can be removed to enable any external cabling of PCIe
cards that are installed in the PCIe expansion card slot 6.
4
Full-height PCIe expansion
card slot (2)
N/A
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 2) connects up to two full-height
PCIe expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the
Expansion card installation guidelines section.
5
Full-height PCIe expansion
card slot (2)
N/A
The PCIe expansion card slot (riser 3) connects up to two full-height
PCIe expansion cards to the system. For more information, see the
Expansion card installation guidelines section.
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