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NOTE:
Slot 1 does not function when Pentium processor is installed.
NOTE:
The expansion cards are not hot swappable.
NOTE:
For a system with 8 TB (or more) drive capacity, PERC is required for thermal control.
The following table describes the installation order for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit:
The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first by using the slot priority indicated.
Table 16. Expansion card installation order
Card type
H755
HBA355i
HBA355e
H345
Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb)
Intel (NIC: 1Gb)
Dell BOSS S1 Module
Removing a PCIe expansion card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
NOTE:
The procedure to remove the storage controller card and BOSS S1 is similar to removing the PCIe expansion card.
Steps
1. Press the blue retention latch and push down the latch to open it.
2. Hold the expansion card by the edges and pull the card to disengage from the system.
Figure 37. Removing a PCIe expansion card
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Installing and removing system components
Slot priority
2
2,1
2,1
2
2, 1, 4
2, 1, 4
2, 1, 4
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
Maximum allowed
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
system.
Maximum PCIe width
x 8
x 8
x 8
x 8
x 4
x 4
x 8
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