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Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

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Installing the optional iDRAC port 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 are shipped with your product.

  1. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

  2. Remove the cooling shroud.

  3. If installed, remove the expansion card riser.

Steps

  1. Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC port card into the slots on the chassis.
  2. Insert the iDRAC port card into the connector on the system board.
  3. Tighten the screws that secure the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
    Figure 1. Installing the iDRAC port card
    This image shows installing the iDRAC port card

    1. iDRAC port card holder

    2. iDRAC port

    3. screw (2)

    4. SD vFlash media card

    5. iDRAC port card

    6. iDRAC port card connector

Next steps

  1. Install the expansion card riser.

  2. Install the cooling shroud.
  3. If disconnected, reconnect the network cable.

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