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Installing the OCP NIC 3.0 adapter
Installing the OCP NIC 3.0 adapter
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Review the OCP slot population rules.
Before you install an OCP NIC 3.0 adapter in OCP slot 15, make sure that the server is in a dual-processor configuration.
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-10 Torx screwdriver
Compatible OCP bandwidth upgrade cable:
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OCP bandwidth upgrade cable for OCP slot 14 (P47230-B21)—This cable is required only if you are installing an OCP NIC
3.0 x16 adapter in the OCP slot 14
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OCP bandwidth upgrade cable for OCP slot 15 (P47231-B21)—This cable option kit is required only if you are installing an
OCP NIC 3.0 adapter in the OCP slot 15
About this task
About this task
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
The port blank provides EMI shielding and helps maintain proper thermal status inside the server. Do not operate the
server when a port blank is removed without the corresponding I/O port option installed.
Procedure
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up .
If the server is in rack mode, remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the access panel .
6. If installing an OCP adapter in Slot 14, remove the primary riser cage .
7. If installing an OCP adapter in Slot 15, and the secondary riser cage is installed, remove the secondary riser cage.
8. Remove the OCP slot blank:
a. Remove the blank screw (callout 1).
b. Use a plastic spudger to pry the top side of the blank from the chassis (callout 2).
c. Remove the blank (callout 3).
Retain the screw and blank for future use.
HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11 Server User Guide
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