Dell Shared PowerEdge RAID Controller 8 Cards For Dell PowerEdge VRTX Systems User’s Guide

Removing the Shared PERC 8 Internal card

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 system.

CAUTION: Shared PERC 8 Internal cards are not hot-swappable. Do not remove or install the Shared PERC 8 Internal cards from the system board while the PowerEdge VRTX system is turned on.

Push the release levers at the edge of the Shared PERC 8 Internal card to disengage the card from the card holder.
Orient the card so that the other end of the card disengages from the card holder on the system board.
- CAUTION: When removing or replacing the Shared PERC 8 Internal card, hold the card by its edges. Do not handle the card while holding the battery or the heat sink.
Figure 1. Removing and installing the Shared PERC 8 Internal card
1. battery
2. Shared PERC 8 Internal card
3. touch point (2)
4. internal card connector on the system board
5. release lever (2)
6. card holder

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Replacing a Shared PERC 8 Internal card