Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage

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.

1Align the guides on each end of the expansion-card cage with the pins on the system board, and lower the cage. See Figure 3-15.

2Install any expansion cards.

3Reconnect all expansion-card cables.

4Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 67.

DRAC Card and Cables

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.

The optional Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) provides a set of advanced features for managing the server remotely. The following procedure describes the steps for installing or removing the optional DRAC card and cables.

Installing the DRAC Card and Cables

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

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 67.

3If necessary, remove the plastic filler plug from the system back panel. See Figure 3-16.

4Remove the central riser board. See "Removing the Central Riser Board" on page 114.

Installing System Components

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Dell DL2000 owner manual Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage, Installing the Drac Card and Cables