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Install a PCIe riser

Follow instructions in this section to install a PCIe riser.

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
  • Depending on the PCIe riser type and location, follow the corresponding procedures below for proper installation procedure:
    • The server is installed with three PCIe risers:
      Figure 1. PCIe riser type and location for the server models with three PCIe risers
      PCIe riser type and location for the server models with three PCIe risers
      • 1 and 3 PCIe FHHL or FHFL riser
      • 2 PCIe LP riser (without power cable)
    • The server is installed with four PCIe risers:
      Figure 2. PCIe riser type and location for the server model with four PCIe risers
      PCIe riser type and location for the server model with four PCIe risers
      • A, B, and C PCIe LP riser (without power cable)
      • D PCIe LP riser (with power cable)
  • The PCIe riser location might look different from the illustrations in this topic.

Install a PCIe LP riser​

Procedure

  1. If applicable, reconnect the serial port cable to the system board assembly. See System-board-assembly connectors.
  2. Align the rear of the PCIe riser with the corresponding rail guides in the rear of the chassis; then, carefully press the PCIe riser straight down into the chassis until it is fully seated.
  3. If applicable, connect the power cable to the PCIe riser .
    Figure 3. PCIe LP riser installation (without power connector)
    PCIe LP riser installation (without power connector)
    Figure 4. PCIe LP riser installation (with power connector)
    PCIe LP riser installation (with power connector)

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the signal cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser cable routing for more information.
  2. Reconnect the cables to the PCIe adapters.
  3. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

Install a PCIe FHHL riser​

Procedure

  1. If applicable, reconnect the power and signal cables to the 7mm drive backplanes.
  2. Align the rear of the PCIe riser with the corresponding rail guides in the rear of the chassis; then, carefully press the PCIe riser straight down into the chassis until it is fully seated.
  3. Connect the power cable to the PCIe riser.
    Figure 5. PCIe FHHL riser installation
    PCIe FHHL riser installation

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the signal cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser cable routing for more information.
  2. Reconnect the cables to the PCIe adapters.
  3. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

Install a PCIe FHFL riser​

Procedure

  1. If applicable, reconnect the power and signal cables to the 7mm drive backplanes.
  2. Align the rear of the PCIe riser with the corresponding rail guides in the rear of the chassis; then, carefully press the PCIe riser straight down into the chassis until it is fully seated.
  3. Connect the power cable to the PCIe riser.
    Figure 6. PCIe FHFL riser installation
    PCIe FHFL riser installation

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the signal cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser cable routing for more information.
  2. Reconnect the cables to the PCIe adapters.
  3. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube