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Install the front riser cage

Follow the instructions in this section to install the front riser cage.

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. Install the front adapter assembly and PCIe adapter to the front riser cage, see Install the front riser card and PCIe adapter.
  2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
  3. Install the front riser cage.
    Figure 1. Installing the front riser cage

    1. Push the front riser cage into the chassis.
    2. Tighten the screw on the rear of the front riser cage to secure it to the chassis.

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.