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.
   Figure 1. Installing the riser card to riser 1 or 2 cage
   
   

   Figure 2. Installing the riser card to riser 3 cage
   
   

   Figure 3. Installing the riser card to 4LP riser 3/4 cage
   
   
   1. Align the riser card with the riser cage and put it into the riser cage in the shown direction.
   2. Install the screws to secure the riser card into place, and connect cables to the riser card if needed.
3. Install the new PCIe adapter to the riser assembly.

   • Riser 1/2/3 assembly

     Figure 4. Installing the PCIe adapter to the riser 1 or 2 assembly
     
     
     Figure 5. Installing the PCIe adapter to the riser 3 assembly
     
     
   1. Press the retainer clip downward.
   2. Rotate the retention latch to the open position.
   3. 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.
   4. 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.

   • 4LP riser 3/4 assembly

     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.