Integrated Storage Controller Card; Removing The Integrated Storage Controller Card - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

Figure 62. Installing the optional internal dual SD module
a. IDSDM
b. pull tab
c. IDSDM connector
Next steps
1. Install the SD cards.
Re-install the SD cards into the same slots based on the labels you had marked on the cards during removal.
NOTE:
Related references
Safety instructions on page 71
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
Removing an internal SD card
Installing an internal SD card
After working inside your system

Integrated storage controller card

Your system includes a dedicated expansion card slot on the system board for an integrated storage controller card. The
integrated storage controller card provides the integrated storage subsystem for the internal hard drives in your system.The
controller supports SAS and SATA hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard drives in RAID configurations. The RAID
configurations depend on the version of the storage controller included with your system. The controller supports SAS hard
drives.
The upgrade from embedded controller or Software RAID controller to Hardware RAID controller is not supported.
NOTE:

Removing the integrated storage controller 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.
on page 72
on page 121
on page 122
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