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Remove a PCIe adapter from a riser cage

Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter from a riser cage.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Turn off the corresponding DWC tray that you are going to perform the task on.

  • Disconnect all external cables from the enclosure.

  • Use extra force to disconnect QSFP cables if they are connected to the solution.

  • The following illustration might differ slightly from your hardware, but the removal method is the same.

Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the tray from the enclosure. See Remove a tray from the enclosure.
    2. Remove the tray cover. See Remove the tray cover.
    3. Remove the cross braces. See Remove the cross braces.
    4. Remove the PCIe adapter riser assembly. See Remove a ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter riser assembly or Remove a ConnectX-7 NDR 400 adapter riser assembly.
  2. Remove the PCIe adapter from the riser cage.
    1. Remove the PH1 screw the secures the PCIe adapter to the riser cage.
    2. Remove the PCIe adapter from the riser cage.
      Figure 1. PCIe adapter removal

  3. For shared I/O or socket direct configurations, disconnect the cable.
    1. Carefully pull the two latches outward.
    2. Open the bottom cable clip cover.
    3. Remove the cable clip away from the connectors.
    4. Gently grasp and pull the black plastic sheets outward.
    5. Pull the cable connectors out of the adapter.
      Figure 2. PCIe adapter cable removal
      PCIe adapter cable removal
  4. If necessary, install a filler into the PCIe riser-cage and secure it with a PH1 screw.
    Figure 3. Filler installation

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.