Operation Manual

Overview
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Niagara 9100 series front panel
You should familiarize yourself with the front panel controls for the Niagara 9100 series. Remove the
front panel to access additional functionality such as USB ports and the power button. Figure 2 and the
table below illustrate the buttons and lights that constitute the front panel functions.
Figure 2. Niagara 9100 series front panel
A.
The LCD display shows the system menu and allows you to perform basic functions.
B.
Press this button to Cancel a system menu action.
C.
Press this button to Enter or accept a system menu action.
D.
Directional buttons enable you to maneuver through the system menu (see Niagara 9100
series ).
E.
LED light illuminates when you press the UID (unit identifier) button on the rear of the
chassis. This function is for easy system location in large stack configurations.
F.
Indicator light flashes when there is network activity on LAN1 or LAN2.
G.
Indicator light flashes when there is SATA and/or USB port activity.
H.
Light indicates power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units. This LED should
normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
I.
Locks the cover on the Niagara 9100. (Key is included.)
J.
Press this button to release the front cover from the Niagara 9100.
Note: If you remove the front cover and then place it back, the LCD display will no longer
show the system menu. To restart the LCD display, you can reboot the system or using a
monitor connected to the system:
1. Click the Windows start icon.
2. Click All Programs
Startup
LCDMainUI.bat. The system menu displays.
K.
Hard-drive bays. Pull the lever to release the bay.
WARNING! The hard drives are not hot swappable. Trying to hot swap can damage the
system.
L.
Dual USB ports allow the export of files to USB storage devices, installing updates or
firmware, or connecting USB devices.
M.
Press this unit identifier (UID) button to illuminate the LED on both the front and rear of the
machine. The LED remains lit until you push the button a second time.
N.
Universal information LED light: