Owners Manual

After working inside your system

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.

Steps

1. Install the system cover.

2. Install the server module in the enclosure.

3. Turn on the server module.

Recommended tools

You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:

• Key to the bezel lock.

The key is needed only if your system includes a bezel.

• Phillips #1 screwdriver

• Phillips #2 screwdriver

• Torx #T8 and #T10 screwdrivers

• 5 mm and 6 mm Hex nut drivers

• Wrist grounding strap

Removing and installing a server module

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 are shipped with your product.

NOTE: These procedures are applicable only for full-height and half-height server modules. For information on removing

and installing quarter-height server modules from a sleeve, see the server module's Owner's Manual at dell.com/

poweredgemanuals.

Removing a server module

Prerequisites

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. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.

2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

3. If installed, remove the front bezel from the PowerEdge VRTX enclosure.

4. Turn off the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC, and ensure that the server module is turned off.

When a server module is turned off, its front-panel power indicator is off.

Steps

1. Press the release button on the server module handle.

2. Pull the server module handle to unlock the server module from the enclosure.

Installing server module components