Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

PDF

Front panel features and indicators

Table 1. Front panel features and indicators — 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drive chassisItem 1 are the USB connectors that allow you to connect a keyboard and mouse to the system. Item 2 is the LCD panel that provides system information and status and error messages to indicate when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention. Item 3 are the LCD menu scroll buttons that move the cursor in one-step increments. Item 4 is the Selection ("check") button that selects and saves an item on the LCD screen and moves to the next screen. Item 5 is the enclosure power-on indicator, power button that glows when the enclosure power is on. The power button controls the power supply output to the system. Item 6 are the Hard drives that allows you to install up to twenty five 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives in 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure and u to twelve 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives in 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure. Item 7 is the information tag, a slide-out label panel that allows you to record system information such as Service Tag, NIC, and MAC address, the system electrical rating, and Worldwide Regulatory Agency marks. Item 8 is the optical drive that has one optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive. Item 9 are the vents for the temperature sensor. Note that for proper cooling, ensure that the vents are not blocked. Item 10 is the video connector that allows you to connect a monitor to the system. Item 11 are the server modules that allows you to install up to four half-height server modules, or up to two full-height server modules specifically configured for the enclosure.
Item	Indicator, Button, or Connector	Description
1	USB connectors (2)	Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the system.
2	LCD panel	Provides system information and status and error messages to indicate when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention.
3	LCD menu scroll buttons (4)	Moves the cursor in one-step increments.
4	Selection ("check") button	Selects and saves an item on the LCD screen and moves to the next screen.
5	Enclosure power-on indicator, power button	The power-on indicator glows when the enclosure power is on. The power button controls the power supply unit output to the system.
6	Hard drives	2.5-inch hard drive enclosure Up to twenty five 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives. 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure Up to twelve 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drives.
7	Information tag	A slide-out label panel which allows you to record system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, the system electrical rating, and Worldwide Regulatory Agency marks.
8	Optical drive (optional)	One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
9	Vents	Vents for the temperature sensor. NOTE: To ensure proper cooling, ensure that the vents are not blocked.
10	Video connector	Allows a monitor to be connected to the system.
11	Server modules	Up to four half-height server modules, or up to two full-height server modules specifically configured for the enclosure.