Dell HR675 Remote Access Controller Card RAC, Installing a RAID Battery, Removing the RAC Card

Installing a RAID Battery

1Insert the RAID battery into the battery carrier (see Figure 3-21).

2Insert the battery carrier and RAID battery into the system’s battery carrier slots, ensuring that the battery carrier is aligned and fully seated in the slots.

3Connect the battery cable to the SAS/RAID controller card. See the documentation for your card for more information.

4Route the battery cable through the battery cable slot in the chassis (see Figure 3-21).

5Replace the system cover (see "Installing the System Cover" on page 67).

Remote Access Controller Card (RAC)

The optional Remote Access Controller card provides a set of advanced features for managing the system remotely.

Removing the RAC Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

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

2Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 66).

3Open the expansion card cover (see Figure 3-7).

NOTE: You can remove the expansion card cover, if desired, and set it aside.

4Open the expansion card latch adjacent to the slot (see Figure 3-20).

NOTICE: When detaching the RAC cables from the system board, squeeze the metal ends of the cable connectors and gently work the connector out of the socket. Do not pull on the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage the cable.

5Disconnect the ribbon cable to the RAC card.

NOTE: If you are removing the card permanently, disconnect and remove the ribbon cable from the system board.

Installing System Components

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