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Install an expansion cage card

Use this information to install an expansion cage card.

Before installing an expansion cage card, touch the static-protective package that contains the new expansion cage card to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new expansion cage card out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

To install an expansion cage card, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:

  1. Align the holes in the expansion cage card with the mounting studs on the expansion cage. Then, install the expansion cage card to the bracket in the direction as shown. Ensure that the screw holes in the expansion cage card align with the corresponding holes in the bracket.
    Figure 1. Installing an expansion cage card.

    The 3-slot expansion cage card is shown in this figure. The process for installing the 4-slot expansion cage card is the same.


    Riser card installation
  2. Install the six screws to secure the expansion cage card to the bracket.
  3. Connect all cables to the expansion cage card.
    Note

    • For the I/O expansion cage, PCIe connectors A, B, C, D, E, and the power cable must be connected.

    • For a 3-slot PCIe expansion cage, PCIe connectors A, B, E, F, and the power cable must be connected.

    • For a 4-slot PCIe expansion cage, PCIe connectors A, C, E, G, and the power cable must be connected.

  4. Set the jumper on the cage card.
    Note

    • For the I/O expansion cage, set jumper 11 (J11) to Default.

    • For a PCIe Expansion Cage, set jumber 11 (J11) to Inverted

    For more information about system jumpers, see Jumper settings.

  5. Reinstall the GPU adapters or the PCIe adapters into the new expansion cage card.

After installing the expansion cage card:

  1. Install the expansion cage:

    1. If you are installing the expansion cage card for one of the PCIe expansion cages, see Install the PCIe expansion cage.

    2. If you are installing the expansion cage card for the I/O expansion cage, see Install the I/O expansion cage.

  2. Make sure that all cables are routed correctly. See Internal cable routing.

  3. Install the fan cage. See Install the system fan cage.

  4. Install the air baffle. See Install the air baffle.

  5. Install the top cover. See Install the top cover.

  6. Push up on the latches on the slide rails and push the server back into the rack.

  7. Tighten the two captive screws located on the front of the server to secure the server in the rack.

    Note
    Always secure the system in the rack if your are moving the rack.

  8. Connect all cables to the ports on the front of the server, including the management port, if necessary, and all PCIe adapter ports. The management port and PCIe adapter ports are located in the I/O expansion cage.

  9. Connect power cords to both power supplies, which are located at the rear of the server.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube