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1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 29.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords; then, remove the side cover. See "Removing the side cover"
on page 32.
3. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter. Route the
adapter cables before you install the adapter.
4. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if
any.
5. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open position and remove it
from the server.
6. Remove the screw that secures the expansion-slot cover to the chassis. Store
the expansion-slot cover and screw in a safe place for future use.
Note: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This
maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensures proper
ventilation of server components.
Rear adapter
retention
bracket
Expansion-slot
screw
(Optional)
Adapter
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the
static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge
connectors on the adapter.
Left side
Front adapter
retention bracket
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
Right side
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