Dell PowerEdge R530xd Owner's Manual

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Installing 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 came with the product.
  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system .
  3. Remove the cooling shroud.
    • NOTE: If applicable, close the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to release the full length card.
  4. If applicable, disconnect the cables from expansion card (s).
  5. If applicable, remove the expansion card riser

Steps

  1. Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC ports card on the slots on the chassis wall.
  2. Insert the iDRAC ports card into the connector on the system board.
  3. Tighten the screws to secure the iDRAC ports card.
  1. If removed, reinstall the PCIe expansion card riser.
  2. If disconnected, connect the cables to the expansion card(s).
  3. Reinstall the cooling shroud.
  4. If required, open the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to secure the full length expansion card.
  5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system .

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