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Installing the Network Daughter 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the NDC.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the NDC, hold the card only by its edges.
NOTE: You must remove the NDC to replace a faulty NDC or service other components inside
the system.
Steps
1. Align the following:
a. The slots on the card edge with the projection tabs on the plastic bracket covering the PCIe
mezzanine card
slots.
b. Screw holes on the card with the standoffs on the system board.
2. Lower the card into place until the card connector fits into the corresponding connector on the
system board.
3. Secure the card with the two screws.
Next steps
1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Processors
Your system supports up to four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v3 product family processors.
CAUTION: If you are using a system with two processors, ensure that you use 74 mm wide heat
sinks for processors up to 105 W, 120 W or 135 W.
CAUTION: If you are using a 2.5 inch hard drive/SSD system with four processors, ensure that you
use 94 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 105 W, 120 W or 135 W.
CAUTION: If you are using a 1.8 inch hard drive/SSD system with four processors, ensure that you
use only 74 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 105 W, 120 W, or 135 W.
NOTE: Mixing of processors of different wattages is not supported.
Use the following procedure when:
• Installing an additional processor
• Replacing a processor
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