Installing an idrac6 enterprise card – Dell PowerEdge R715 User Manual
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Installing System Components
Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise 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 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 78.
3 Remove the plastic filler plug for the iDRAC6 Enterprise port from the
system back panel. See Figure 1-3.
4 Align the front edge of the card with the two plastic retention standoffs
next to the iDRAC6 connector on the system board, and lower the card
into place. See Figure 3-20 and Figure 6-1.
When the front of the card is fully seated, the plastic standoffs snap over
the edge of the card.
5 If applicable, connect the Ethernet cable from the iDRAC6 Enterprise
Card connector on the system back panel. See Figure 1-3.
6 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 79.
7 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
8 Enter the iDRAC6 configuration utility and set up the Ethernet mode.
See "iDRAC6 Configuration Utility" on page 73.
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