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

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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing the expansion card riser
Installing the expansion card riser
After working inside your system

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 the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. If connected, disconnect the network cable from the iDRAC port card.
5. If installed, remove the expansion card riser.
6. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Loosen the screws securing the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
2. Pull the iDRAC port card to disengage it from the iDRAC port card connector on the system board,
and remove the card from the chassis.
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