Idrac Port Card (Optional); Removing The Optional Idrac Port Card - Dell poweredge t330 Owner's Manual

3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
Steps
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Open the expansion card latch for the slot in which you want to install the expansion card.
3. If you are installing a new card, slide the filler bracket out of the system.
NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installd in empty expansion
card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out
of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
4. Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector.
5. Insert the card edge connector into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
6. Close the expansion card latch by pushing the latch down until the latch snaps into place.
Next steps
1. Reconnect all the cables to the expansion card.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in
Related Tasks
Installing the cooling shroud

iDRAC port card (optional)

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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
5. Remove the internal cooling fan.
6. Disconnect any cables connected to the iDRAC port card.
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Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.