Install a PCIe adapter

Use this information to install a PCIe adapter on the system board or the riser assembly.

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Note

Your server supports the PCIe slot 5 when two processors are installed.
Do not install PCIe adapters with small form factor (SFF) connectors in PCIe slot 6.
Only Lenovo ServerProven^® PCIe adapters are supported. Lenovo makes no warranty regarding non-Lenovo products or services. Support for non-Lenovo ServerProven® PCIe adapters is provided by non-Lenovo manufacturers.
When installing Ethernet adapters with RJ-45 connector, observe the following installation sequence:
Table 1. Installation sequence of Ethernet cards with RJ-45 connector
Number of installed processor PCIe slot
One processor 4, 2, 6, 3, 1
Two processors 4, 2, 6, 3, 5, 1

Table 1. Installation sequence of Ethernet cards with RJ-45 connector
Number of installed processor	PCIe slot
One processor	4, 2, 6, 3, 1
Two processors	4, 2, 6, 3, 5, 1

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