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Install a PCIe adapter

Follow this procedure to install a PCIe adapter.

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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.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Safety inspection checklist and Installation guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Note

  • The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.

  • Make sure to read and follow the documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter.

PCIe slot support

  • PCIe slot 1: PCI Express 4.0 x16 (FHHL 75W PCIe adapter)

  • PCIe slot 2: PCI Express 3.0 x1 (FHHL, 25W PCIe adapter)

  • PCIe slot 3: PCI Express 3.0 x4 in x16 slot (FHHL, 25W PCIe adapter)

Note

  • The RAID adapter should be installed in PCIe slot 1.

  • Pentium processor supports up to PCI Express 3.0.

  • When installing PCIe x8/x16 adapter to PCIe Slot 3, the PCIe adapter performance might be degraded due to the bandwidth of PCIe slot 3 (x4).

  • For a list of the supported PCIe adapters, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

  • The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.

  • Make sure to read and follow the documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter.

Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

About this task

  1. If a bracket is installed in the chassis, open the PCIe adapter retainer bracket and remove the bracket from the chassis. Keep the bracket for future use.
    Figure 1. Removing a PCIe adapter bracket
    Removing a PCIe adapter bracket
  2. Locate the applicable PCIe slot. For more information about the PCIe slots, see Specifications.
  3. Install the PCIe adapter.
    1. Align the PCIe adapter to the slot; then, gently press both ends of the PCIe adapter until it is securely seated in the slot with the retaining clip clicks into the locked position.
    2. Rotate the PCIe adapter retainer towards the chassis until it snaps into locked position.
      Figure 2. Installing a PCIe adapter
      Installing a PCIe adapter
  4. Connect the PCIe adapter cables. For more information on RAID adapter cable routing, see Internal cable routing.