76 Installing System Components
1. Maximum of 2 of any card whose maximum power exceeds 15 W.
2. Refer to the expansion card documentation to ensure that the maximum power does not exceed 15
W.
3. When available.
See Figure 6-1 for the location of the expansion card slots.
NOTE: Your system supports only one RAID card. You can install either of the above
mentioned RAID cards in Slot 1. The size of the expansion card connectors for the
PCI x8 card is PCI x8.
Removing 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.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 57.
3
Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card
Stabilizer" on page 72.
Table 3-1. Expansion-Card Installation Priority
Card
Priority
Card Type Slot
Priority
Max
Allowed
25-W Card
1 SAS 6/iR controller 1 1 Y
2 S300 controller 1 1 Y
3 H200 controller311Y
4 SAS 5/E controller 1, 2 2 Y
5 6-Gbps SAS HBA31, 2 2 Y
6 LSI2032 PCIe HBA SCSI Adapter 3, 1, 2 3 Y
7 Dual port NICs 3, 1, 2 31N2
8 Single port NICs 4, 3, 1, 2 41N2
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