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Expansion card options
The server supports the installation of full-height, half-length, full-height, full-length (front GPU configuration) and half-height,
half-length (low-profile) PCIe expansion / add-in (AIC) cards such as:
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Type-p storage controller
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Ethernet adapter
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HDR InfiniBand adapter
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Fibre channel host bus adapter (FC HBA)
For more information on the expansion options validated for this server, contact customer support.
Installing the expansion card in the riser cage
Prerequisites
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Determine the fan requirement for the expansion option that you are installing.
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Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
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T-10 Torx screwdriver
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Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
About this task
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either a
riser slot blank or an expansion card installed.
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.
Procedure
1.
Power down the server.
2.
If installed, open the cable management arm.
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