HP Integrity MC990 X - Adding or Replacing Pcie or GPU Cards; Installing Cards in the MC990 X Server Chassis

Figure 12: MC990 X server chassis cover removal
Adding or replacing PCIe or GPU cards
WARNING:
Before installing, operating, or servicing any part of this product, read the Safety precautions on
page 13.
This section provides instructions for adding or replacing a PCIe or GPU-based PCIe card in your Integrity
MC990 X system. To maximize the operating efficiency of your cards, be sure to read all the introductory
matter before beginning the installation.
CAUTION:
To protect the PCIe cards from ESD damage, HPE recommends that you use a grounding wrist
strap while installing a PCIe card.
Installing cards in the MC990 X server chassis
About this task
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions or restrictions for installing their card.
IMPORTANT:
Addition of a new PCIe/GPU card requires a reboot to initiate recognition and functionality. Removal
(without replacement) of an existing PCIe card may cause system error messages. When installing
PCIe cards, ensure that the input current rating specified on the AC input label is not exceeded.
The PCIe slots available in the MC990 X server chassis consist of the following:
• Four full-height, half-length, Gen3 x8 PCIe slots
• Four full-height, 10.5-inch length, Gen3 x8 PCIe slots
• Four full-height, double-wide, 10.5-inch length, Gen3 x16 PCIe slots
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