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Remove a PCIe adapter from the I/O expansion cage

Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter from the I/O expansion cage.

Note

  • Depending on the specific type, your PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration in this topic.

  • Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.

Before removing a PCIe adapter from the I/O expansion cage:

  1. Power off the server. See Power off the server.

  2. Disconnect power cords from both power supplies, which are located in the rear of the server.

  3. Record the location of the cables in the front of the PCIe adapters that are installed in the I/O expansion cage at the front of the server, and disconnect the cables.

  4. Disconnect the management port cable from the management port in the I/O expansion cage, if necessary.

  5. Loosen the two captive screws located on the front of the server. If necessary, use a P2 screwdriver to loosen the screws.

  6. Pull the server forward until the slide rails click into place.

  7. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

  8. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.

  9. Remove the system fan cage. See Remove the system fan cage.

  10. Remove the I/O expansion cage. See Remove the I/O expansion cage.

To remove a PCIe adapter from the I/O expansion cage, complete the following steps:

Figure 1. Removing a PCIe adapter from the I/O expansion cage
Removing a PCIe adapter from the I/O expansion cage

  1. Rotate the I/O expansion cage so that the screw on the PCIe adapter is facing up, and remove the screw.
  2. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
    Note
    The PCIe adapter might fit tightly into the PCIe slot. If necessary, alternatively move each side of the PCIe adapter a small and equal amount until it is removed from the slot.
If you are instructed to return the old PCIe adapter, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.
After removing the PCIe adapter:

  1. Install another PCIe adapter, if needed.

  2. Connect the cables back to all PCIe adapters.

  3. Install the I/O expansion cage. See Install the I/O expansion cage.

  4. Install the fan cage. See Install the system fan cage.

  5. Install the air baffle. See Install the air baffle.

  6. Install the top cover. See Install the top cover.

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

Demo video

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