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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.

Note
You should not install a RAID or Host Bus Adapter card in slot 7.
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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.
CAUTION
Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure.

Before you install an optional adapter in slot 5 to 8:

  1. If the I/O tray is installed in the server, remove it. See Remove the I/O tray.

  2. Remove the riser or riser filler for slot 1 to 4 (left riser) to access the adapter connectors in the I/O tray. See Remove the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1).

  3. Make sure that there is no filler installed in the slot where you are installing the adapter.

Complete the following steps to install an adapter for slot 5 to 8.

Figure 1. Adapter installation (slot 5 to 8)
Adapter slot 5 to 8 installation

Align the adapter with the I/O tray slot and insert it; then, press the adapter into the I/O tray until the connector is fully seated.

After installing an optional adapter in slot 5 to 8:

  1. If you have no additional adapters to install in the I/O tray or in the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1), install the riser or riser filler for slot 1 to 4. See Install the riser for slot 1 to 4 (riser 1).

  2. If any of the adapters in the I/O tray have internal cables, make sure that they are connected before installing the I/O tray.

  3. If you have no additional options to install in the I/O tray, install it. See Install the I/O tray.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube