Expansion Board Options; Removing The Expansion Slot Blanks - HP ProLiant DL360 Gen9 User Manual

Connect the serial cable option. Then, remove the backing from the double-sided tape and press down
6.
where indicated.

Expansion board options

The server supports PCI Express expansion boards. The server ships with PCIe riser boards and expansion
slots. PCIe expansion boards are supported with optional riser boards.

Removing the expansion slot blanks

WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD.
Back up all server data.
1.
Power down the server (on page 20).
2.
Do one of the following:
3.
Extend the server from the rack (on page 20).
o
Remove the server from the rack (on page 21).
o
For instructions on how to extend or remove the server from the rack, see the documentation that ships
with the rack rail system.
Remove the access panel (on page 21).
4.
Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.
5.
Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
6.
Remove the primary PCI riser cage
7.
Remove the expansion slot blank:
8.
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before
("Remove the PCI riser cage" on page 22).
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