Pcie Expansion Cards - Supermicro SuperServer SYS-521E-WR User Manual

3.7 PCIe Expansion Cards

The CSE-825BTQC chassis includes slots for PCI expansion cards. The SYS-521E-WR
supports four low-profile cards.
Figure 3-9. Expansion Card Slots in the Chassis
Item Description
1 One PCIe 5.0 x16 full-height full-length expansion slot
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One PCIe 5.0 x16 full-height full-length expansion slot
5 One PCIe 5.0 x8 low-profile expansion slot
6 One PCIe 5.0 x8 low-profile expansion slot
Installing Expansion Cards
1. Power down the system as described in section 3.1. Remove the chassis from the rack
and seat it on a work bench (safety area). Then open the chassis cover as described in
section 3.2.
2. Evenly pull the top load riser bracket up and out from the system.
3. Insert the expansion card into slot(s) on the riser card while aligning the expansion card
backplate with the open slot in the rear of the chassis. Flip the small metal lever to
secure the add-on card.
4. Insert the riser card into the motherboard expansion slot while aligning the riser card
bracket with the rear of the chassis.
5. Connect cables to the expansion card as necessary.
6. Replace the chassis cover, plug the power cords into the rear of the power supply
modules and power up the system.
Warning: Please lift up the riser bracket by using an even amount of force.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
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