Help Me Choose: Chassis I/O Configuration

Dell 17^th Generation Servers offer choices for the location of Networking Interface and Systems Management cable connections.

Rear I/O (Input/Output) is the most common configuration. With Rear I/O, network connections are at the rear of the Server. Systems management cables are connected at the rear via a dedicated port or a selectable shared port with a network adapter. Power supplies and power cables are located at the rear of the Server.

Note: Sample chassis configurations; these may not match your actual configuration.

Front I/O (Input/Output) is an option where PCIe risers and OCP network adapters are in the front of the Server. Systems management cables are connected at the front of the server via a dedicated port or a selectable shared port with a network adapter. Power button and system status indicators are located at the front of the Server.

Note: Sample chassis configurations; these may not match your actual configuration.

Both configurations have their benefits but the most common reason for choosing Front I/O is the desire to connect I/O and Systems Management cables to the front of the server. There are certain rack infrastructure products that will take advantage of a front I/O location.

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