Dell PowerEdge VRTX User Manual

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8.

If applicable, connect the power cable on the card to the power cable connector on the PCIe cage.

9.

Close the PCIe cage door.

10. Close the system.
11. Map the expansion card to the server module using the CMC (if not already mapped).
12. Turn on the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC.
13. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing the full-height expansion-card divider unit

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.

If installed, remove the front bezel.

2.

Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.

3.

Turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet

and peripherals.

4.

To reduce the chassis weight, remove the following (if required):
a. hard drives
b. server modules
c. power supplies

5.

If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat stable surface, with the cover

release latch side on top.

6.

Open the system.

7.

Open the PCIe cage door.

8.

Remove the cooling shroud.

9.

Remove the cooling-fan assembly.

10. Remove the PCIe cage.
11. If applicable, remove any expansion card installed on the expansion-card riser.
12. Remove the screws securing the divider unit to the riser and PCIe cage.
13. Holding it by its sides, lift the divider unit up and away from the PCIe cage.

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