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Install a PCIe riser extender

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

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
For more details on the different types of risers, see Rear view.
Depending on your configuration, follow the corresponding procedures below for proper removal procedure.

Install a PCIe riser extender 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 is installed, remove it.
    Figure 1. Removing filler from FH PCIe riser

    Removing filler from FH PCIe riser
    1. Remove the six screws that secure the filler.
    2. Remove the filler from the PCIe riser cage.
  2. Install the PCIe riser extender.
    Figure 2. Installing PCIe riser extender to FH PCIe riser

    Installing PCIe riser extender to FH PCIe riser
    1. Align the screw holes on the PCIe riser extender with the screw holes in the PCIe riser cage.
    2. Install six screws to secure the PCIe riser extender.

Install a PCIe riser extender 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 is installed, remove it.
    Figure 3. Removing filler from FH PCIe riser

    Removing filler from FH PCIe riser
    1. Remove the four screws that secure the filler.
    2. Remove the filler from the PCIe riser cage.
  2. Install the PCIe riser extender.
    Figure 4. Installing PCIe riser extender to FH PCIe riser

    Installing PCIe riser extender to FH PCIe riser
    1. Align the screw holes on the PCIe riser extender with the screw holes in the PCIe riser cage.
    2. Install eight screws to secure the PCIe riser extender.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall all the PCIe adapters. See Install a PCIe adapter.

  2. Reinstall the PCIe riser. See Install the PCIe riser.

  3. Reinstall the crossbar. See Install the crossbar.

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

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

  6. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube