Removing An Idrac6 Enterprise Card - Dell POWEREDGE R515 Hardware User Manual

Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card

CAUTION:
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 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 If present, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the iDRAC6 enterprise card
connector on the system back panel. See Figure 1-5.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 86.
5 Remove the VFlash media card (if installed) from the iDRAC6 enterprise
card. See "Removing a VFlash Media Card" on page 127.
6 Pull back slightly on the two tabs at the front edge of the card and gently
lift the front edge of the card off of the retention standoffs.
As the card releases from the standoffs, the connector under the card
disengages from the system board connector.
7 Slide the card away from the back of the system until the RJ-45 connector
is clear of the back panel, then lift the card out of the system.
8 Replace the plastic filler plug over the port at the system back panel.
See "Back-Panel Features and Indicators" on page 20 for the location
of the port.
9 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 87.
10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 85.
11 Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn
them on.
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Installing System Components
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.