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2. expansion-card riser touch points (2)
3. expansion-card riser 1
4. iDRAC Ports card connector
5. SD card slot
6. RJ-45 Ethernet port
7. iDRAC Ports card
Installing The iDRAC Ports Card
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. Unpack the iDRAC Ports card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
3. Open the system.
4. Locate the iDRAC Ports card connector on expansion-card riser 1.
5. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.
6. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the iDRAC Ports card
connector.
7. Align the iDRAC Ports card bracket with the hooks on the chassis.
8. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the iDRAC Ports card connector until the card is fully seated.
9. Slide the expansion-card latch into position.
10. If applicable, connect cables to the iDRAC Ports card.
11. Close the system.
12. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
13. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
SD vFlash Card
A vFlash SD card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that plugs into the vFlash SD card slot in the system. It provides persistent
on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that allows automation of server configuration, scripts,
and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the
iDRAC7 User's Guide
under Software → Systems
Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at dell.com/support/manuals.
Replacing An SD vFlash Card
1. Locate the vFlash media slot on the iDRAC Ports card.
2. To remove the installed SD vFlash card, push inward on the card to release it, and pull the card from the card slot.
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