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Dell EMC PowerEdge R940xa Installation and Service Manual

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Removing the IDSDM or vFlash module

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the support bar.
  4. Remove the air shrouds.
  5. Remove the expansion card riser.
  6. Remove the MicroSD cards, if you are replacing the IDSDM or vFlash module.
    NOTE Temporarily label each MicroSD card with its corresponding slot number after removal.

Steps

  1. Locate the IDSDM or vFlash connector on Riser 1.
  2. Holding the pull tab, lift the IDSDM or vFlash module out of the system.
    Figure 1. Removing the IDSDM or vFlash module
    This image shows removing optional IDSDM/vFlash module
    NOTE There are two dip switches on the IDSDM or vFlash module for write-protection.
    NOTE If you are replacing the IDSDM or vFlash module, remove the MicroSD cards.

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