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! To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.

1. Power down the server on page 18.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source. b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3. Extend (Extend the server from the rack on page 19) or remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the access panel on page 20.

5. Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.

6. Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.

7. Remove the primary PCIe riser cage (Remove the PCI riser cage on page 25).

8.Remove the cage cover.

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