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Riser replacement

Risers are in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. The removal and installation procedures for each riser type are different and are described in the following topics:

  • Remove the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1)
    The riser for adapter slot 1 to 4 (riser 1) is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray, loosen the two captive screws that secure the riser to the I/O tray; then, remove the riser from the I/O tray.
  • Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)
    The riser for adapter slot 10 to 15 (riser 2) is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray, loosen the two captive screws that secure the riser to the I/O tray; then, remove the riser from the I/O tray.
  • Remove the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 (riser 2)
    The riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 is attached to the slot 10 to 15 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), release the retaining clips and remove the bracket from the riser.
  • Remove the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)
    The riser for adapter slot 16 to 17 is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray, loosen the captive screw that secures the riser to the I/O tray; then, remove the riser from the I/O tray.
  • Install the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1)
    The riser for adapter slot 1 to 4 (riser 1) is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After installing adapters in the riser, insert the riser in the I/O tray and secure it with two captive screws.
  • Install the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)
    The riser for adapter slot 10 to 15 (riser 2) is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After installing adapters in the riser, insert the riser in the I/O tray and secure it with two captive screws.
  • Install the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 (riser 2)
    The riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 is attached to the slot 10 to 15 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), slide the bracket onto the riser until the retaining clips engage.
  • Install the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)
    The riser for adapter slot 16 to 17 is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After installing adapters in the riser, insert the riser in the I/O tray and secure it with the captive screw.