Dell PowerEdge 2970 - Manual (Page 17)

About Your System
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
Figure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Connecting External Devices
When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
• Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the
device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or
with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation
and configuration instructions.
• Always attach external devices while your system and the device are turned off. Next, turn on any
external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies
otherwise).
For information about individual connectors, see "Jumpers and Connectors" on page 139. For information
about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program"
on page 37.
1 PCIe slot 1 2 PCIe slot 2 3 PCIe slot 3
4 power supply bay 1 (PS1) 5 power supply bay 2 (PS2) 6 system identification button
7 system status indicator 8 system status indicator
connector 9 NIC2 connector
10 NIC1 connector 11 USB connectors (2) 12 video connector
13 serial connector 14 remote access controller
connector (optional)
PCI 3 PCI 1
PCI 2
Gb 2 Gb 1
14 13
3
12 11 10 9 8 6 7
5 1 2 4