Integrated Storage Controller Card; Removing The Integrated Storage Controller - Dell PowerEdge R520 Owner's Manual

NOTE: The slot is keyed to ensure correct insertion of the card.
4. Press the card into the card slot to lock it into place.
5. Close the system.
6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Integrated Storage Controller Card

Your system supports an integrated storage controller card that provides the integrated storage subsystem for your
system's internal hard drives. The controller supports SAS and SATA hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard
drives in RAID configurations as supported by the version of the storage controller included with your system.

Removing The Integrated Storage Controller

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 came with the product.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the system.
NOTE: For easy access to the integrated storage controller, remove the expansion-card riser 2 before
removing the integrated storage controller. See Removing Expansion-Card Risers.
3. Push down the two release levers at the edge of the card to disengage the card from the connector.
As the card releases from the standoffs, the connector under the card disengages from the system board
connector.
4. Disengage the card from the storage-controller card holder on the system board.
5. Remove the storage-controller card from the system.
6. Close the system.
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