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Install a PCIe adapter

Use this information to install a PCIe adapter.

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.

  • Keep static-sensitive parts in their static-protective packages until installation to prevent exposure to static electricity. Handle the parts with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems. Place the parts on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Locate the correct PCIe slot for the PCIe adapter. For information about the PCIe slots and supported PCIe adapters, see Rear view.
  2. Install the PCIe adapter and secure it to the riser assembly.
    Figure 1. PCIe adapter installation into the LP-FH riser assembly
    Installing PCIe adapters into the LP-FH riser assembly

    1. Rotate the latch on the riser bracket to open position.
    2. Align the PCIe adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser card. Then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated, and its bracket is secured.
    3. Rotate the latch on the riser bracket to closed position.
    Note

    1. Ensure that PCIe adapter installation meets the rules in PCIe slots and adapters.

    2. The procedure for installing a PCIe adapter is similar for different types of riser assembly. In this topic, the LP-FH riser assembly is used as an example.

  3. Connect cables to the PCIe adapter in the riser assembly. See Internal cable routing.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the riser assembly. See Install a rear riser card.

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