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

Related tasks
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. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
2. If connected, disconnect the network cable from the iDRAC port card.
3. If installed, remove the expansion card riser.
4. 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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