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Install a PCIe adapter

Follow instructions in this section to install a 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. Align the PCIe adapter with the PCIe slot on the PCIe switch board; then, press the PCIe adapter into the slot until it is fully seated.
  2. Fasten the screw to secure the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 1. PCIe adapter installation
    PCIe adapter installation
  3. If applicable, connect the cable to the PCIe adapter.
    1. Pull the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage to the stop position.
      1. Unfasten the four screws marked with B on both sides of the system shuttle.
      2. Simultaneously press the two blue side latches.
      3. Pull the cage forward until it stops.
        Figure 2. Pulling the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage to the stop position
        Pulling the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage to the stop position
    2. Connect the cable to the PCIe adapter. See DPU adapter power cable routing.
    3. Push the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage fully into the system shuttle.
      1. Push the cage fully into the system shuttle.
      2. Locate the four screw holes marked with B on both sides of the system shuttle; then, fasten the four screws to secure the cage.
        Note
        Tighten the screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque. For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tighten is 0.9 ± 0.2 newton-meters.
        Figure 3. NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage installation
        NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage installation

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the front fan cage. See Install the front fan cage.
  2. 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 4. System shuttle installation
    System shuttle installation

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