Idrac Port Card (Optional); Removing The Optional Idrac Port Card - Dell DL1300 Owner's Manual

2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Locate the expansion card connector on the riser.
2. Holding the expansion card by its edges, position the card so that the card connector aligns with the
connector on the expansion card riser.
3. Align the expansion card bracket with the hooks on the chassis.
4. Insert the card connector into the expansion card riser connector until the card is firmly seated.
NOTE: Ensure that the expansion card is properly seated along the chassis, so that expansion
card latch can be closed.
5. If required, connect the cables to the expansion card.
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card riser.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions

iDRAC port card (optional)

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

Removing 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. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
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