9. Remove the screw securing the stando on the riser.
10. Install the M.2 drives.
11.
Install the following, as needed:
• Expansion boards (Installing an expansion board in the primary riser cage)
• Controllers (
Smart Array controller options)
12.
Install the primary PCI riser cage (Install the primary PCI riser cage).
13.
Install the access panel (Install the access panel).
14.
Install the server in the rack.
Installing an expansion board in the primary riser cage
Use these instructions to install expansion boards such as Smart I/O cards (such as DSC-252-port SFP28 card), solid
state NVMe/PCIe Add-In-Cards, HBAs, CNAs, InfiniBand adapters, and accelerators.
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:
• The components included with the hardware option kit.
• T-10 Torx screwdriver.
Procedure
1. Observe the following alerts:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system
components to cool before touching them.
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