Hardware options installation 73
Expansion board options
The server supports up to ten PCIe expansion boards. For more information, see "System board
components (on page 13)."
IMPORTANT: The HP SAS Expander Card and the HP NC524SFP Adapter are not supported
in expansion slot 1.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 22).
2. Do one of the following:
o Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed ("Open or remove the tower bezel" on page 22).
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 24).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 25).
4. Remove the air baffle (on page 26).
5. Open the expansion board retainer.