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Install the PCIe riser

Follow the instructions in this section to install the PCIe riser.

About this task

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
For more details on the different types of risers, see Rear view.
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 riser 3​

Procedure

  1. If necessary, install the PCIe adapters. See Install a PCIe adapter.
  2. If a PCIe riser filler has been installed, remove it.
  3. Install PCIe riser 3.
    Figure 1. Installing PCIe riser 3
    Installing PCIe riser 3
    1. Connect all internal cables to the PCIe adapters.
    2. For six slot FH risers, route all internal cables through the cable retainer as shown below.
      RAID/HBA to flash power module, backplane 2 or 5

      RAID/HBA to flash power module, backplane 2 or 5
      		RAID/HBA to backplane 1, 3, 4, or 6

      RAID/HBA to backplane 1, 3, 4, or 6
    3. Align and install the PCIe riser until it rests firmly on top of the kickstands; then, connect the power cable to the PCIe riser.
      • Six slot FH riser: Power 2x8 to power 2x8 (100 mm)
      • Two slot FH riser: Power 2x8 to power 2x4 (100 mm)
    4. Connect the PCIe riser 3 assembly cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser 3 cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.
  4. If a 7mm drive cage is installed in PCIe riser 3, connect the 7mm drive cables and reinstall PCIe riser 1.
    Figure 2. Installing PCIe riser 1
    Installing PCIe riser 1
    1. Connect the 7mm drive cables to the system board assembly. See 7mm drive backplane cable routing.
    2. Connect all internal cables to the PCIe adapters.
    3. For six slot FH risers, route all internal cables through the cable retainer as shown below.
      RAID/HBA to backplane 1, 3, 4, or 6

      RAID/HBA to backplane 1, 3, 4, or 6
      		RAID/HBA to flash power module, backplane 2 or 5

      RAID/HBA to flash power module, backplane 2 or 5
    4. Align and install the PCIe riser until it rests firmly on top of the kickstands; then, connect the power cable to the PCIe riser.
      • Six slot FH riser: Power 2x8 to power 2x8 (400 mm)
      • Two slot FH riser: Power 2x8 to power 2x4 (330 mm)
    5. Connect the PCIe riser 1 cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser 1 cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.
  5. Install PCIe riser 2.
    Figure 3. Installing PCIe riser 2
    Installing PCIe riser 2
    1. Connect all internal cables to the PCIe adapters.
    2. Align and install the PCIe riser until it rests firmly on top of the kickstand.
    3. Connect the PCIe riser 2 assembly cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser 2 cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.
  6. Connect and route all internal cables to the backplanes and flash power modules. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing and Flash power module cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.

Install PCIe riser 1​

Procedure

  1. If necessary, install the PCIe adapters. See Install a PCIe adapter.
  2. If a PCIe riser filler has been installed, remove it.
  3. Install PCIe riser 1.
    Figure 4. Installing PCIe riser 1
    Installing PCIe riser 1
    1. Connect all internal cables to the PCIe adapters.
    2. For six slot FH risers, route all internal cables through the cable retainer as shown below.
      RAID/HBA to backplane 1, 3, 4, or 6

      RAID/HBA to backplane 1, 3, 4, or 6
      		RAID/HBA to flash power module, backplane 2 or 5

      RAID/HBA to flash power module, backplane 2 or 5
    3. Align and install the PCIe riser until it rests firmly on top of the kickstands; then, connect the power cable to the PCIe riser.
      • Six slot FH riser: Power 2x8 to power 2x8 (400 mm)
      • Two slot FH riser: Power 2x8 to power 2x4 (330 mm)
    4. Connect the PCIe riser 1 cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser 1 cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.
  4. Install PCIe riser 2.
    Figure 5. Installing PCIe riser 2
    Installing PCIe riser 2
    1. Connect all internal cables to the PCIe adapters.
    2. Align and install the PCIe riser until it rests firmly on top of the kickstand.
    3. Connect the PCIe riser 2 assembly cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser 2 cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.
  5. Connect and route all internal cables to the backplanes and flash power modules. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing and Flash power module cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.

Install PCIe riser 2​

Procedure

  1. If necessary, install the PCIe adapters. See Install a PCIe adapter.
  2. If a PCIe riser filler has been installed, remove it.
  3. Install PCIe riser 2.
    Figure 6. Installing PCIe riser 2
    Installing PCIe riser 2
    1. Connect all internal cables to the PCIe adapters.
    2. Align and install the PCIe riser until it rests firmly on top of the kickstand.
    3. Connect the PCIe riser 2 assembly cables to the system board assembly. See PCIe riser 2 cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.
  4. Connect and route all internal cables to the backplanes and flash power modules. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing and Flash power module cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the crossbar. See Install the crossbar.

  2. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.

  3. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.

  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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