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PCI Express card removal and installation
The system has two preinstalled riser cards (one card for each node) designed specifically for use in the 2U
rackmount chassis. Each riser card supports full-height, full-length PCI Express x8 cards. Perform the
following steps to install an add-on card:
Installing a PCI Express card
1.
Remove the server node (see "Replacing a server node" on page 41).
2.
Remove the expansion slot shield.
a.
Remove the one screw (
b.
Slide the shield lock (
c.
Remove the expansion slot shield (
3.
Insert the add-on card.
NOTE: Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by the edges.
a.
Align the add-on card shield (
b.
Insert the add-on card (
c.
Slide back (
4.
Connect the appropriate cables to the card.
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) from the expansion slot shield lock.
) in the direction shown below.
) from the slot bracket.
) with the slot bracket.
) into the expansion slot.
) the shield lock and secure with the one screw (
) removed earlier.
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