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Install a PCIe adapter

Follow the instructions in this section to install a PCIe adapter.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

Note
Depending on your configuration, follow the corresponding procedures below for proper installation procedure.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Install PCIe adapter to two slot FH riser​

Procedure

  1. If a filler has been installed to the slot on the PCIe riser, remove the screw that secures it and remove the filler.
  2. Install the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 1. Installing PCIe adapter to riser

    Installing PCIe adapter to riser
    1. Align the adapter with the connector on the PCIe riser; then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
    2. Make sure the latch clicks in the locked position.
    3. Secure the adapter with a screw.

Install PCIe adapter to six slot FH riser​

Note
A Gen 4 riser is used as an example for illustration. The replacement procedure for a Gen 5 riser is similar.

Procedure

  1. If a filler has been installed to the slot on the PCIe riser, remove the screw that secures it and remove the filler.
  2. Install the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 2. Installing PCIe adapter to riser

    Installing PCIe adapter to riser
    1. Align the adapter with the connector on the PCIe riser; then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
    2. Secure the adapter with a screw.
    3. Pull the plunger that secures the PCIe adapter retainer.
    4. Close the PCIe adapter retainer to the locked position.

Install PCIe adapter to six slot HH riser​

Note
A Gen 4 riser is used as an example for illustration. The replacement procedure for a Gen 5 riser is similar.

Procedure

  1. If a filler has been installed to the slot on the PCIe riser, remove the screw that secures it and remove the filler.
  2. Install the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 3. Installing PCIe adapter to riser

    Installing PCIe adapter to riser
    1. Align the adapter with the connector on the PCIe riser; then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
    2. Secure the adapter with a screw.
    3. Pull the plunger that secures the PCIe adapter retainer.
    4. Close the PCIe adapter retainer to the locked position.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the PCIe riser. See Install the PCIe riser.

  2. Reinstall the crossbar. See Install the crossbar.

  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