How to Install and Remove Intrusion Switch on PowerEdge R750XS

To install or remove the intrusion switch on a Dell PowerEdge R750XS server, according to the Dell official, the steps to install the intrusion switch on PowerEdge R750XS are as follows.

Install and Remove the Intrusion Switch

Before You Begin

Power off system and unplug, always wear ESD protection when working inside the system.

Removal Steps

1, Remove the System Cover, follow the instructions specific to your server model to detach the system cover.
2, Remove the Air Shroud, grasp both ends of the air shroud and lift it straight up to remove it from the system.
3, Disconnect Cables, locate the intrusion switch cable connected to the system board, gently pull it out to disconnect; If there’s a power cable attached to the power interposer board, disconnect it as well.
4, Remove the Intrusion Switch Module, use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw securing the intrusion switch module; Slide the module out of its slot and lift it from the system.

Installation Steps

1, Install the Intrusion Switch Module, align the module with the slot on the system board and firmly slide it in until it clicks into place; Tighten the securing screw with the Phillips #1 screwdriver .
2, Reconnect Cables, plug the intrusion switch cable back into the corresponding connector on the system board. Ensure it is fully seated; Route the cable carefully to avoid pinching or crimping, following the original path observed during removal; 
3, Reinstall the Air Shroud, align the slots on the air shroud with the standoffs on the system. Press it down until it locks into position.
4, Replace the System Cover, Secure the system cover back onto the server.
5, Final Checks, Reinstall the server into the rack (if removed); Reconnect peripherals and power cables; Power on the system and verify the intrusion switch functions correctly via the iDRAC interface or system diagnostics.

Watch the below video to learn how to remove and install the intrusion switch on the Dell EMC PowerEdge R750XS.

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