Installing An Ocp Nic 3.0 Adapter - HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 User Manual

Installing an OCP NIC 3.0 adapter

Installing an OCP NIC 3.0 adapter
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.
Prerequisites Prerequisites
If you install a 100 Gb or faster OCP NIC 3.0 adapter, the high-performance, dual-rotor fans are required .
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
OCP bandwidth upgrade cable (P39732-B21)—This cable is required only if you are installing an OCP NIC 3.0 x16 adapter.
Procedure Procedure
1. If installed, remove the front bezel .
2. Power down the server.
3. If installed, release the cable management arm.
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
6. Remove the server from the rack .
7. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
8. Remove the access panel .
9. Remove the primary riser cage.
10. Remove the OCP NIC 3.0 adapter blank.
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