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Replacing the COM port bracket

Use this information to replace the COM port bracket.

To install the COM port bracket, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
  3. If necessary, remove PCIe riser 2 assembly from the system board (see Removing a PCI riser-card assembly).
  4. Remove the expansion slot cover from the PCIe riser 2 assembly if one is present; then, install the COM port expansion slot cover onto the assembly.
    Figure 1. COM port expansion slot cover installation
    COM port expansion slot cover installation
  5. Insert PCIe riser 2 assembly onto the system board (see Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly).
  6. Insert the COM port bracket connector into the opening of PCIe riser 2 assembly from inside the server; then tighten the screws.
    Figure 2. COM port bracket connector insertion into PCIe riser 2 assembly
    COM port bracket connector insertion into PCIe riser 2 assembly
  7. Connect the COM port bracket cable to the system board.
    Figure 3. COM port bracket cable routing
    COM port bracket cable routing
  8. Reinstall the cover (see Replacing the cover).
  9. Slide the server into the rack.
  10. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  11. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.