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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.
Figure 1. Server models with three PCIe risers Server models with three PCIe risers
  • 1 and 3 PCIe FHHL or FHFL riser
  • 2 PCIe LP riser (without power connector)
Figure 2. Server models with three PCIe riser and riser extenders
Server models with three PCIe riser and riser extenders
Figure 3. server models with four PCIe risers
server models with four PCIe risers
  • A, B, and C PCIe LP riser (without power connector)
  • D PCIe LP riser (with power connector)
Note

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. Install the PCIe riser.
    1. 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.
    2. If applicable, connect the power cable to the PCIe riser.
    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. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.
  4. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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Install a PCIe FHHL riser​

Procedure

Install the PCIe riser.
  1. 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.
  2. 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. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.
  4. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

Install a PCIe FHFL riser​

Procedure

Install the PCIe riser.
  1. 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.
  2. 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. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.
  4. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube