Figure 33: Adding Riser Cards - Kontron CG2300 Installation And Maintenance Manual

PCI Express passive riser, single slot x16
Right side riser (baseboard slot 6)
PCI Express passive riser, dual slot x8
Right side riser (baseboard slot 6
PCI Express passive riser, single slot x16
Left side riser (baseboard slot 2)
PCI Express passive riser, dual slot x8
Left side riser (baseboard slot 2)
: All riser options run at PCIe Gen3 speeds.
NOTE
Before you can install a riser card, you must first remove the chassis cover and the riser card assembly from the chassis. For
instructions, see (A) and (B) in Chapter 4.
Figure 33 shows how a riser card is installed into the metal bracket.
CAUTION: Before removing or replacing any of the boards on the CG2300 server, you must first take the server out of service, turn
off all peripheral devices connected to the server, turn off the server by pressing the power button, and unplug the power cord(s)
from the system and wall outlet.
When handling the riser card, observe normal safety and ESD precautions. (See Appendix A: Safety Information" for more
information.
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Table 3 Riser Card Configurations
Riser Card Option

Figure 33: Adding Riser Cards

Slot Configuration
Single full-height PCI Express x16 connector
Two full-height PCI Express x8 connectors
Single full-height PCI Express x16 connector
Two full-height PCI Express x8 connectors
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