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PCIe riser cable routing

Follow instructions in this section to route the cables for the PCIe riser.

Note
  • Depending on the specific configuration, the information in this topic might not apply to your node.
  • Connections between connectors; 1↔1, 2↔2, 3↔3, ... n↔n
  • When routing the cables, make sure that all cables are routed appropriately through the corresponding cable guides and cable clips.
The PCIe riser cable routing contains the following configurations:

With one processor​

Figure 1. PCIe riser cable routing – one processor
PCIe riser cable routing – one processor
From (system board)To (PCIe riser)Cable
1 PCIe riser power connector1 Power connectorPower 2x8 to Power 2x4 (310 mm)
2a PCIe riser slot 1 connector (Gen5) (sideband)2 PCIe riser wired cablePCIe riser to MCIO x16 (340 mm)
2b PCIe riser slot 1 connector (Gen5) (signal)PCIe riser to MCIO x16 (660 mm)

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With two processors​

Figure 2. PCIe riser cable routing – two processors
PCIe riser cable routing – two processors
From (system board)To (PCIe riser)Cable
1 PCIe riser power connector1 Power connectorPower 2x8 to Power 2x4 (310 mm)
2 PCIe riser slot 1 connector (Gen5)2 PCIe riser wired cablePCIe riser to MCIO x16 (340 mm)

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