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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing the optional expansion card riser
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser
Installing the optional expansion card riser
Installing the cooling shroud
iDRAC port card (optional)
The iDRAC port card consists of a SD vFlash card slot and an iDRAC port. The iDRAC port card is used for advanced management of the
system. An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the system. It provides persistent on-
demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It
emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
Dell.com/esmmanuals
.
The iDRAC port card consists of the SD vFlash card slot and an iDRAC port. The iDRAC port card features a dedicated NIC port and is
used for remote, advanced management of the system through the network.
An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the iDRAC port card. It provides persistent on-
demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that enables automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It
emulates a USB device. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals
.
Removing the iDRAC ports card
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are
shipped with your product.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3
If applicable, disconnect the cables from expansion card (s).
4
Remove the expansion card riser.
NOTE:
If applicable, close the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to release the full length card.
5
Remove the cooling shroud.
6
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1
Disconnect the management network cable from the iDRAC port.
2
Loosen the two screws securing the iDRAC ports card holder to the system board.
3
Pull the iDRAC ports card up and toward the front of the system to disengage it from the connector and remove the card from the
chassis.
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Installing and removing system components
