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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

Installing a low profile expansion card

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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.

Steps

  1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
    For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
  2. Turn off the server module to which the expansion card is assigned, using the operating system commands or the CMC.
  3. Open the system.
  4. Lift the expansion card latch out of the chassis slot.
  5. Remove the filler bracket.
  6. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion card connector.
  7. Align the expansion card bracket with the metal standoff on the chassis.
  8. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
  9. Close the expansion card latch.
  10. If applicable, connect cables to the expansion card.
  11. Close the system.
  12. Map the expansion card to the server module using the CMC (if not already mapped).
  13. Turn on the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC.
  14. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

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