PM
1
1
1
1
If you are reviewing root complex changes after adding a second processor module, return to
"Server Upgrade Process" on page
Related Information
"Server Upgrade Process" on page 57
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"Understanding PCIe Root Complex Connections" on page 151
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"PCIe Root Complex Connections (Single-Processor Configurations)" on page 152
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"PCIe Card Installation Order" on page 155
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PCIe Card Installation Order
Note -
Other I/O cards provide better performance when installed in particular slots. For more
information about PCIe slot restrictions for specific devices, see
SPARC T5-4 Server Product Notes
For optimal load balancing, install the PCIe cards in this order:
For single-processor configurations:
■
3
Note -
For dual-processor configurations:
■
5
CPU
Switch
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
Some PCIe cards are restricted to specific I/O slots to meet system cooling requirements.
Install PCIe cards in this PCIe slot order (single-processor configurations)
7
11
4
In single-processor configurations, PCIe slots 15 and 16 are unavailable.
Install PCIe cards in this PCIe slot order (dual-processor configurations)
9
7
11
3
I/O Slot
Root Complex Path
13
/pci@480/pci@1/pci@0/pci@a
14
/pci@480/pci@1/pci@0/pci@4
15
/pci@4c0/pci@1/pci@0/pci@8
16
/pci@4c0/pci@1/pci@0/pci@4
57.
.
8
12
5
9
13
4
14
6
PCIe Card Installation Order
"I/O Slot Restrictions" in
13
1
6
10
10
8
12
1
15
Servicing PCIe Cards
14
2
2
16
155
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