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Adapter replacement

Adapters are in several locations in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. You can install up to 17 adapters in the server. The removal and installation procedures for each riser type are different and are described in the following topics:

Installation considerations for the Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC​

Review the following guidelines before installing the Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC:

  • If you install the Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC in the ThinkSystem SR950, the maximum supported ambient temperature for the system is 35°C.

  • The Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC is not supported in the following adapter slots: 1, 5, and 10.

  • When installing the Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC in a 4-socket configuration:

    • A maximum of two of these adapters can be installed in the system.

    • The Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC can be installed only in adapter slots 6, 7, or 17.

    • The installation of two of these adapters in contiguous, sequential slots is not supported. For example, you cannot install two adapters in slots 6 and 7.

  • When installing the Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC in an 8-socket configuration:

    • A maximum of four of these adapters can be installed in the system.

    • The Mellanox Innova™-2 Flex Open Programmable SmartNIC can be installed only in adapter slots 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17.

    • The installation of two of these adapters in contiguous, sequential slots is not supported. For example, you cannot install two adapters in slots 2 and 3.

  • Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 1 to 4
    PCIe adapters in slot 1 to 4 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray and the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1), open the retention latch and remove the adapter from the riser.
  • Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 5 to 8
    PCIe adapters in slot 5 to 8 are in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray from the chassis, remove the adapter from the I/O tray.
  • Remove a LOM adapter from slot 9
    The LOM adapter in slot 9 is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray from the chassis and remove the adapter from the I/O tray.
  • Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 10 to 15
    PCIe adapters in slot 10 to 15 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray and the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2), open the retention latch and remove the adapter from the riser.
  • Remove an I/O adapter from slot 16 to 17
    I/O adapters in slot 16 to 17 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray and the riser for slot 16 to 17, open the retention latch and remove the adapter from the riser.
  • Install a PCIe adapter in slot 1 to 4
    PCIe adapters in slot 1 to 4 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. With the riser removed from the I/O tray, open the retention latch and insert the adapter in the riser; then, close the retention latch.
  • Install a PCIe adapter in slot 5 to 8
    PCIe adapters in slot 5 to 8 are in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. With the I/O tray removed from the chassis, insert the adapter in the I/O tray.
  • Install a LOM adapter in slot 9
    The LOM adapter in slot 9 is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. With the I/O tray removed from the chassis, insert the adapter in the I/O tray.
  • Install a PCIe adapter in slot 10 to 15
    PCIe adapters in slot 10 to 15 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. With the riser removed from the I/O tray, open the retention latch and insert the adapter in the riser; then, close the retention latch.
  • Install an I/O adapter in slot 16 to 17
    I/O adapters in slot 16 to 17 are in an I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. With the riser removed from the I/O tray, open the retention latch and insert the adapter in the riser; then, close the retention latch.