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The Compact Flash Card
Each RPM is designed with a slot (slot0:) to accommodate a Compact Flash Card (external flash memory 
card). You can use the Compact Flash Card to store and retrieve boot and system images. For complex 
configurations, you can copy your configurations onto the Compact Flash Card and then transfer the 
configuration to other E300 systems in your network. 
  NOTE: Use only the Dell Force10 external flash memory card in your E300 System. Additional memory cards 
can be purchased from Dell Force10.
Inserting the Compact Flash Card
  NOTE: Insert the Compact Flash Card either before system boot or after the system has completed its boot 
and is in run-time mode.
Figure B-1.  Inserting the Compact Flash Card in RPM
To install the Compact Flash card:
Removing the Compact Flash Card
To remove the flash memory card:
Step Task 
1 Hold the flash card horizontally with the slanted edge on top and the connector end facing the slot. (See 
Figure B-1
)
2 Insert the flash card into the primary RPM flash slot until the card is completely seated with the connectors at the 
rear of the slot. Do not force the card into the slot.The slot is designed to prevent improper installation.
The In Use LED illuminates only during read or write operations.
Step Task
1 Make sure that the In Use LED is not lit and gently depress the flash card in the slot. The card should partially pop 
out of the slot.
2 Remove the card and place it in an antistatic bag.
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