The front of the BladeCenter S chassis contains components such as the media tray and bays for disk storage modules and blade servers.
| Index | Description | CRU part number (Tier 1) | CRU part number (Tier 2) | FRU part number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis shell (without shuttle) | 44E8050 | ||
| 2 | Filler, blade server | 39M3317 | ||
| 3 | Media tray (PATA) | 44E8052 | ||
| Media tray (SATA) | 44E8167 | |||
| 4 | DVD drive (PATA) | 43W4603 | ||
| DVD drive (SATA Multi-Burner) | 44W3256 | |||
| 5 | Bezel | 44E8055 | ||
| 6 | Filler, 2.5" hard disk drive | 44T2248 | ||
| 7 | 12-disk storage module | 46C5494 | ||
| 8 | Filler, 3.5" hard disk drive | 39M4375 | ||
| 9 | Filler, disk storage module | 44E8060 | ||
| 10 | 6-disk storage module | 44E8057 | ||
| Filler, DVD drive (SATA) | 46C5496 |
Consumable parts (parts that are purchased separately) are not covered by the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. The following consumable parts are available for purchase from the retail store.
| Index | Description | Part number |
| Battery backup unit | 45W5002 |