Replacing Network Cards; Replacing The Network Daughter Card - Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node R840 Manual

Replacing network cards

Replacing the network daughter card

Replacing the network daughter card
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Replacing a 10G NIC in a PCIe slot
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Installing an optional NIC
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The network daughter card (NDC) is a small, removable mezzanine card that provides
the flexibility of selecting different network connectivity options. To replace the NDC,
perform the tasks in the following checklist, in the order they are listed.
Note
Before starting this FRU procedure, familiarize yourself with the topics in
information before performing a FRU procedure
CAUTION
This FRU procedure requires you to perform mandatory software tasks in VxFlex
OS, as described in the VxFlex Ready Node Field Replacement Unit Software Guide .
You will be referred to these mandatory software tasks in the following checklist.
Che Task
ck
List
Perform mandatory software tasks to prepare the node for part replacement:
☐ 1 Gather the server
information required for
performing the NDC
replacement.
☐ 2 Verify the NIC to replace.
☐ 3 Gracefully shut down the
node.
Return to this guide for instructions on replacing the system component:
☐ 4 Remove the bezel.
☐ 5 Disconnect the power cords
and I/O cables.
☐ 6 Extend the system from the
cabinet.
☐ 7 Remove the system cover.
☐ 8 Remove the expansion card
riser.
☐ 9 Remove the NDC from the
server.
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on page 122
on page 123
on page 56.
Topic
See "Network card replacement procedural checklist" in
the VxFlex Ready Node Field Replacement Unit Software
Guide . Perform the relevant tasks, starting with
"Gathering server information," until you are directed
back to this guide for the actual hardware replacement.
See Remove the front bezel
See Disconnect the power cords and I/O cables
164.
See Extend the system from the cabinet
See Remove the system cover
See Remove the expansion card risers
See Remove the network daughter card
Hardware FRU procedures
Important
on page 166.
on page 164.
on page 173.
on page 103.
on page 120.
Replacing network cards
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119