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Cisco UCS C460 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server
Installing or Replacing Server Components
Note CPU3 must be installed to support PCIe slots 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10.
Note Legacy I/O devices like video cards are only supported on slots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8.
Replacing a PCIe Card in a Non Hot-Swappable Slot
The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most
up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.html
To install or replace a PCIe card in slots 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, or 10, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove a PCIe card:
a. Shut down and power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the
Server” section on page 3-6.
b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover.
Note You might have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
Ta b l e 3-4 PCIe Slots
Slot
Number
Electrical
Lane Width Connector Length Card Length
1
1. This is the supported length because of internal clearance.
Card Height
2
2. This is the size of the rear panel opening.
NCSI
3
Support
3. Network Communications Services Interface protocol.
Hot Pluggable
1
Gen-2 x8 x24 connector 3/4 length Full-height
Yes
4
4. Slot 1 can operate when the server is in standby power mode.
Yes
2 Gen-2 x8 x24 connector 3/4 length Full-height Yes Yes
3 Gen-2 x4 x8 connector 1/2 length Full-height No No
4 Gen-2 x4 x8 connector 1/2 length Full-height No No
5
Gen-2 x16 x16 connector 3/4 length Full-height No No
6
Gen-2 x8
x8 connector
3/4 length Full-height No Yes
7
Gen-2 x8
x8 connector
3/4 length Full-height No Yes
8
Gen-1 x4
x8 connector
3/4 length Full-height No No
9
Gen-1 x4
x8 connector
1/2 length Full-height No No
10
Gen-2 x4
x8 connector
1/2 length Full-height No No