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Installing an I/O expansion adapter

Use this information to install an I/O expansion adapter in the PCIe Expansion Node.

Before installing an I/O expansion adapter, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the PCIe Expansion Node is installed in a Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see Removing a PCIe Expansion Node and attached compute node host for instructions).
  3. Remove the PCIe Expansion Node cover, if one is installed (see Removing the cover).
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CAUTION
Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.

To install an I/O expansion adapter in the PCIe Expansion Node, complete the following steps:

  1. Locate the system board I/O expansion adapter connectors (see System board connectors).
  2. Remove the plastic cover from the I/O expansion connector, if one is present.
  3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the I/O expansion adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the Flex System Enterprise Chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the adapter from the package.
  4. Open the retention clips.

    Graphic illustrating installing an I/O expansion adapter
  5. Orient the plug on the I/O expansion adapter to the I/O expansion 3 or I/O expansion 4 connector on the system board; then, press the I/O expansion adapter into the connector.
  6. Firmly press on the I/O expansion adapter to seat the adapter in the connector.
  7. Close the retention clips.
After installing an I/O expansion adapter, complete the following steps:
  1. Install additional PCIe adapters as needed:
    1. To install a full-height adapter, see Installing a full-height adapter
    2. To install a low-profile adapter, see Installing a low-profile adapter
  2. Close the PCIe Expansion Node cover and install the assembly in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis (see Completing the installation for instructions).