RAC Card

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The optional Remote Access Controller (RAC) provides a set of advanced features for managing the server remotely. The following procedure describes the steps for installing the optional RAC card.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 48

3Remove the plastic filler plug from the system back panel. See Figure 3-16.

4Remove the center riser card from the system board. See "Expansion-Card Riser" on page 81.

5Angle the RAC card so that its NIC connector inserts through the back-panel RAC card opening, aligning the card with the back standoff.

Figure 3-16. Installing a RAC Card

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RAC card

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RAC-card connectors (2)

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filler plug location

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back standoff

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front standoffs (2)

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RAC-card cable connectors

6Align the front edge of the RAC card with the front plastic retention standoffs, and press down the front of the card until it is fully seated. See Figure 3-16.

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Dell 1950 owner manual RAC Card