Install a PCIe adapter

Use this information to install a PCIe adapter to the riser.

About this task

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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.

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.

• If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

• 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.

Note

• GPU adapters are only supported on servers with redundant power supply.

• • When a ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 Ethernet Adapter is installed, the following adapters are not supported:

    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter
    • ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

• Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR250 V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.

• Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.

Procedure

1. Connect all cables to the adapter.
2. The system only supports low-profile bracket. Install the low-profile bracket to the PCIe adapter.
3. Install the PCIe adapter.
   Note

   Ensure that you observe the installation rules and sequence in Technical rules for PCIe slots.

   Figure 1. PCIe adapter installation (slot 1)
   
   

   Figure 2. PCIe adapter installation (slot 2)
   
   

   Note

   • For more information on the connectors on the PCIe riser card, see PCIe riser assembly.

   • Install one adapter at a time, do not insert two adapters to the riser card at the same time.

   1. If fillers are installed on the rear side of the riser cage, remove them.
   2. Align and insert the PCIe adapter assembly into the slot on the PCIe riser. Make sure you install the PCIe adapter into the correct slot.