Table 3-4. Expansion Card Installation Priority

Card

Card Type

Slot

Max Allowed

Priority

 

 

Priority

 

 

 

 

 

1

PERC H800

6,5

2

2

PERC 6/E

6,5

2

3

SAS 5/E

6,5

2

4

10 Gb NICs

6,5,1,2

2

5

Converged Network Adapters (CNA)

6,5,1,2

2

6

8G

Fiber Channel (single port)

6,5,1,2

4

7

6 Gbps SAS HBA

6,5,1,2

2

8

8G

Fiber Channel (dual port)

6,5,1,2

2

9

4G

Fibre Channel (single port)

2,1,6,5

2–4

10

4G

Fibre Channel (dual port)

2,1,6,5

2–4

11

SCSI HBA

2,1,6,5

2

12

1 Gb NICs

2,1,6,5,3,4

2–4

 

 

 

 

 

Installing an Expansion Card

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.

1Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

2Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 76.

4Locate the expansion-card connector on the system board/riser. See Figure 6-1 and Figure 3-16.

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