Dell PowerEdge T420 Technical Manual

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11 PowerEdge T420 Technical Guide3 Chassis views and featuresThe Dell PowerEdge T420 is a 5U, 2-socket, rackable tower server. For additional system views andfeatures, see theDell PowerEdge T420 Systems Owner’s Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals.Chassis viewsTable 4 lists the possible chassis configurations available for the T420.Table 4. Chassis configurationsNumber ofdrive baysDrive types Controller FrontcontrolpanelPower supply Rackoption4 cableddrive bays3.5” SATA andSAS HHD PERC S110, H310, H710, H710P LED Cabled 550W No8 hot-plugdrive bays3.5” SATA andSAS HHD2.5” SASSSD/HHDPERC S110, H310, H710, H710P LCDCabled 550Wor hot-plug495W, 750W,or 1100WYes16 hot-plugdrive bays2.5” SATA andSAS SSD/HHD PERC H310, H710, H710P LCDHot-plug495W, 750W,1100WYesFigure 1 shows the features on the front of the T420 16-drive bay chassis including the front controlpanel, USB connectors, and many other components and features described in this guide.Figure 1. Front view 16-drive bay without bezelFigure 2 shows the optional lockable bezel on the front of the T420 chassis.