Install a rear PCIe adapter

Follow instructions in this section to install a rear PCIe adapter.

Procedure

1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new part to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new part out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
2. (Optional) If you have removed the riser card, install the riser card first.
   Note

   For the 9450-8i, 5450-16i, 9450-16i, and 4450-16i PCIe adapters, make sure to install x8 or x16 slot holders to protect the slots if the server needs to be shipped.

   Figure 1. Installing riser card 1
   
   

   Figure 2. Installing riser card 3
   
   

   Figure 3. Installing the riser card to 4LP riser 3/4 cage
   
   
   1. Align the riser card with the riser bracket and install it into the riser bracket in the shown direction.
   2. Install the screws to secure the riser card into place.
3. Install the new PCIe adapter to the riser assembly.
   Figure 4. Installing the PCIe adapter on riser 1 or 2 assembly
   
   

   Figure 5. Installing the PCIe adapter on riser 3 assembly
   
   
   1. Open the retention latch.
   2. Align the PCIe adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser card. Carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
   3. Close the retention latch.
   Note

   For PCIe adapters in riser 1 and riser 2 and ThinkSystem AMD X3522 10/25GbE DSFP28 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, install the screw to secure the adapter before closing the retention latch if the server needs to be shipped.

   Figure 6. Installing the PCIe adapter to the 4LP riser 3/4 assembly
   
   
   1. Align the PCIe adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser card. Carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
   2. Tighten the screw to secure the PCIe adapter into place.