Removing An Expansion Card - Dell E14S Series Owner's Manual

Table 27. Systems supporting three PCIe expansion cards
Riser PCIe Slot
1 1
1 2
3 3
NOTE: You must install both processors to use riser 1 slots.
Table 28. Systems supporting two PCIe expansion cards
Riser PCIe Slot
2 1
NOTE: Only a three-fourth length card is supported for the PCIe expansion card slot (slot 2) on riser
3.
NOTE: For a server with three PCIe cards, only MiniSAS HD third party cards are supported in slot 3.
For a server with two PCIe cards, only MiniSAS HD third party cards are supported in slot 1.
NOTE: You can install expansion cards only on one slot on riser 2.
The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and
mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority
indicated. All other expansion cards must be installed in the specified card priority and slot priority order.
Table 29. Expansion-card installation priority
Card Priority
1
2
3
4
5

Removing an expansion card

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You must perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed
by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that
came with the product.
Processor
Connection
Processor 2
Processor 2
Processor 1
Processor
Connection
Processor 1
Processor 2
Card Type
PCIe Bridge
10 Gb NICs
1 Gb NICs
Integrated RAID
NDC
Height Length
Low Profile Half Length
Low Profile Half Length
Low Profile Half Length
Height Length
Low Profile Half Length
Low Profile Half Length
Systems Supporting up to 3 PCIe Expansion Cards
Slot Priority
1
3, 2, 1
3, 2, 1
Integrated Slot
Integrated Slot
Link Slot Width
Width
x16 x16
x8 x16
x16 x16
Link Slot Width
Width
x8 x16
x16 x16
Max Allowed
1
3
3
1
1
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