Idrac Ports Card (Optional); Removing The Idrac Port Card - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Steps
1. Locate the expansion-card connector on the riser.
2. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the
expansion-card connector.
3. Align the expansion-card bracket with the hooks on the chassis.
4. Insert the card-edge connector into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.
NOTE: Ensure that the expansion card is properly seated along the chassis, so that expansion-
card latch can be closed.
5. If applicable, connect cables to the expansion card.
6. Install the expansion card-riser on the system board.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in
Related Tasks
Removing the expansion-card riser
Installing the expansion-card riser

iDRAC ports card (optional)

The iDRAC ports card consists of the SD vFlash card slot and an iDRAC port. The iDRAC ports card is used
for advanced management of the system.
An SD vFlash card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the SD vFlash card slot in the system. It
provides persistent on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that allows
automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information,
see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Removing the 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the iDRAC port card.
4. If installed, remove the expansion-card riser.
Steps
1. Loosen the two screws securing the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
2. Pull the iDRAC port card to disengage it from the connector and remove the card from the chassis.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.
system.
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