
Chapter 5 - Servicing
Configuration
PCIE-
x 4
PCIE-
x 8
PCIE-
x 8
PCIE-
x 4
PCIE-x 4
NICs)
NIC
Slot
Slot
Slot
4 NICs (Dual NIC with Two On-board
NICs)
Dual
NIC
Free
Slot
Free
Slot
Free
Slot
Free Slot
5.5.3
Replacing the cards in expansion slots
The following procedure contains information on replacing the expansion cards in the PCIE slots. See
also Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Systems Hardware Owner’s Manual.
To replace the cards in expansion slots
1. Disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
2. Remove the expansion card stabilizer located at the top.
3. Open the blue expansion card retainer adjacent to the slot.
4. While wearing a grounded ESD wrist strap, grasp the existing Dual NIC card at the corners and
gently remove it from the slot.
5. Perform the following:
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If you are replacing an expansion card, align the expansion card edge with the card edge
guide and insert the expansion firmly into the slot until the card is fully seated.
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If you are removing an expansion card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty
expansion slot opening.
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If you are installing a new expansion card, remove the metal filler bracket. Align the expansion
card edge with the card edge guide and insert the expansion firmly into the slot unit the card is
fully seated.
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