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Install an upper PCIe adapter

Follow instructions in this section to install an upper PCIe adapter. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Note
The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.

Procedure

  1. Insert the PCIe adapter into the PCIe riser.
  2. Fasten the screw to secure the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 1. Upper PCIe adapter installation
    Upper PCIe adapter installation
  3. If applicable, connect the cable to the PCIe adapter.

After you finish

  1. (ThinkSystem NVIDIA BlueField-3 B3220 VPI QSFP112 2P 200G PCIe Gen5 x16 Adapter only) Reinstall the PCIe riser air baffle. See Install a PCIe riser air baffle.
  2. Reinstall the PCIe riser assembly. See Install a PCIe riser assembly.
  3. Push the system shuttle fully into the chassis.
    1. Lift the two lock latches on both sides of the shuttle.
    2. Slide the shuttle into the chassis.
    3. Push the shuttle fully into the chassis.
    4. Rotate the two release levers until they lock into place.
    Figure 2. System shuttle installation
    System shuttle installation

    System shuttle installation
  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.