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Install a PCIe adapter

Use this information to install a PCIe adapter.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening
Note

  • For information about installing a Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR/200GbE QSFP56 1-port PCIe adapter with the ThinkSystem Mellanox HDR/200GbE 2x PCIe Aux Kit on the riser assembly, refer to the most up-to-date documentation at .

  • The ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10/25GbE SFP28 4-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter_Refresh (V2) requires a full-height bracket and must be installed in a full-height slot.

  • ThinkSystem Xilinx Alveo U50 Data Center Accelerator Adapter is supported only when the following requirement are met:

    • Only for server modules installed with four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives, eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, or ten 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives.

    • For server models installed with one CPU, only one adapter is supported and must be installed in PCIe slot 1.

    • For server models installed with two CPUs, up to two adapters are supported and must be installed in PCIe slot 1 and slot 3.

    • The maximum supported processor TDP is 165 watts

    • The maximum operating temperature is 30°C.

    • No fan fails.

Before installing a PCIe adapter:

  1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new PCIe adapter out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

  2. Locate the correct PCIe slot for the PCIe adapter. For information about the PCIe slots and supported PCIe adapters, see Rear view.

To install a PCIe adapter, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Table 1. PCIe adapter installation
Figure 1. Riser 1 assembly (LP+LP)
PCIe adapter installation for riser 1 assembly (LP+LP)

Figure 2. Riser 1 assembly (LP+FHHL)
PCIe adapter installation for riser 1 assembly (LP+FHHL)

Figure 3. Riser 2 assembly (LP)
PCIe adapter installation for riser 2 assembly (LP)

  1. 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 also is secured.
  2. (Skip this step for riser 2 assembly.) Pivot the latch on the riser bracket to the closed position.
After installing the PCIe adapter:

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

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