Disabling the Copper NIC in Slot 3 (Configuration Option B)

Instead of removing the copper NIC from Slot 3, as described in Removing Copper NIC in Slot 3 (Configuration Option B), for configuration option B, you can disable it.

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To disable the copper NIC:

1.

Disconnect the network cables from Slot 3.

2.

Disable the PCIe card in Slot 3 in the BIOS:

a.

Access the iDRAC web management (see Connecting to Remote Management (iDRAC)).

b.

Select the Configuration menu, and then select the BIOS Settings tab:

c.

Expand Integrated Devices > Slot Disablement.

d.

Set Slot 3 to Disabled:

e.

Click Apply.

f.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select At Next Reboot.

3.

Reboot the server in the maintenance window.