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Install the PCIe riser card

Follow the instructions in this section to install the PCIe riser card.

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

About this task

Attention

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

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

See the section corresponding to the PCIe riser card to be installed.

Install the PCIe riser card to PCIe riser 1​

Procedure

  1. Align the holes on the riser card with the guide pins on the riser cage; then, fasten four screws to secure the riser card.
    Figure 1. Installing the riser card

  2. Connect the blue signal cable to PCIe riser 1.
    1. Connect the cable to MCIO3 connector.
    2. Connect the cable to MCIO4 connector.
    3. Route the cable as shown.
    Figure 2. PCIe riser 1 cable routing

  3. Connect the silver signal cable to PCIe riser 1.
    1. Connect the cable to MCIO2 connector.
    2. Connect the cable to MCIO1 connector.
    Figure 3. PCIe riser 1 cable routing

After this task is completed

  1. Proceed to install PCIe adapters. See Install a PCIe adapter.

  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo Video

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Install the PCIe riser card to PCIe riser 2​

Procedure

  1. Align the holes on the riser card with the guide pins on the riser cage; then, fasten four screws to secure the riser card.
    Figure 4. Installing the riser card

  2. Connect power and signal cables to PCIe riser 2. The number of signal cables varies by configuration.
    1. (Optional) Connect the blue signal cable to MCIO3 and MCIO4 connectors. Press 2 the cable clip to disengage it from the slot; then, route the cable into the cable clips.
      Note

      The blue signal cable is not supported in the following configurations:

      • Front SATA drive backplane and internal NVMe drive backplane connect to the system board
      • Front NVMe drive backplane and internal NVMe drive backplane connect to the system board
      Figure 5. PCIe riser 2 cable routing

      1 2 Cable clips
    2. Route the silver signal cable into the cable clip, and connect the cable to MCIO2 connector; then, connector the cable to MCIO1 connector.
    3. Press and hold 1 the cable clip, and move it toward the riser cage; then, release the cable clip to restore it back to the slot. Make sure the cables are secured in the cable clip as shown.
    4. Connect 2 the power cable to the power connector.
      Note
      Route the power cable inwards as shown. Do not place the silver signal cable between the power cable and the riser cage.
      Figure 6. PCIe riser 2 cable routing

      1 Cable clip2 Power cable

After this task is completed

  1. Proceed to install PCIe adapters. See Install a PCIe adapter.

  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo Video

Watch the procedure on YouTube