Table 2. Supported Expansion Cards
Riser | PCIe Slot | Processor Connection | Height | Length | Link Width | Slot Width |
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1 | 1 | Processor 2 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 | x16 |
1 | 2 | Processor 2 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 | x16 |
1 | 3 | Processor 2 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 | x16 |
2 | 4 | Processor 2 | Standard Height | Full Length | x16 | x16 |
2 | 5 | Processor 1 | Standard Height | Full Length | x8 | x16 |
3 (alternate) | 6 | Processor 1 | Standard Height | Full Length | x16 | x16 |
NOTE: To use PCIe slots 1 through 4 on the riser, both the processors must be installed.
NOTE: DR4100 does not support riser 3 (default).
NOTE: The
The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other expansion cards must be installed in card priority and slot priority order.
Table 3. Expansion Card Installation Order
Card Priority | Card Type | Slot Priority | Max Allowed |
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4 | RAID H710P | Not Supported | 1 |
| RAID H810 | 6, 4, 5 | 1 |
7 | FC4/8 HBA | 4, 6, 5 | 1 |
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| 2, 3, 1 |
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8 | 1 Gb NICs | 2, 3, 1 | 1 |
9 | 4, 6, 5 | 1 | |
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| 2, 3, 1 |
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10 | 8 Gb NVRAM | 4 | 1 |
Removing An Expansion Card From The
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2.Open the system.
3.Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4.Lift the
5.Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and remove it from the
6.If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the
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