Installing an adapter
The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:
v To confirm that the server supports the adapter that you are installing, see
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v The server does not support any high-definition video-out connector or stereo
v The server does not support PCI-X adapters or legacy 5 V PCI adapters.
v Disconnect the power cords from the power source before you remove or install
v The server supports two optional Ethernet adapters that you can purchase: the
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instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
connector on any add-on video adapter.
any adapter or riser card.
IBM dual-port 10Gb SFP (fiber) Ethernet adapter and the IBM dual-port 10Gb-T
(copper) Ethernet adapter. For more information, see Table 16 on page 68).