Pcie Card Configurations - Oracle Netra SPARC S7-2 Service Manual

PCIe Card Configurations

Description
Decrease the number of PCIe cards.
Identify a faulty PCIe card.
Related Information
"Identifying Components" on page 13
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"Component Service Task Reference" on page 47
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"Preparing for Service" on page 43
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"Returning a Server to Operation" on page 235
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PCIe Card Configurations
You can install a maximum of six PCIe cards into the server in slots 1 through 6. See
Panel Components (Service)" on page 18
and PCIe Cards)" on page
Additionally, there is an internal HBA PCIe card with SAS3 12 Gbit/sec capability. This
internal HBA PCIe is located in slot 7 (next to slot 5). There is no external slot or access for this
card. See
Follow these guidelines when configuring PCIe cards:
The Sun Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe HBA internal card must be installed in slot 7. This is a
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configuration requirement.
Any empty PCIe slot must be populated with a PCIe filler. Use only the PCIe fillers
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provided with the server, to maintain proper airflow and EMI conformance for empty slots.
Related Information
"Remove a PCIe Card" on page 174
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"Install a PCIe Card" on page 176
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"Locate a Faulty PCIe Card" on page 172
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"Servicing the Internal HBA PCIe Card" on page
Links
"Remove a PCIe Card" on page 174
"Locate a Faulty PCIe Card" on page 172
"Detecting and Managing Faults" on page 25
and "Component Locations (Motherboard, Memory,
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