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Install a riser

Risers are in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server.

Install adapters before installing the risers.

  • 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 a riser bracket for slot 14 to 15
    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
    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.
  • Install the M.2 backplane
    The M.2 backplane is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After installing M.2 drives in the backplane, insert the backplane in the I/O tray and press it in place.