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3.  Remove the access panel (on page 18). 
4.  Disconnect all internal cables connected to any existing expansion boards. 
5.  Remove the PCIe riser cage (on page 18). 
6.  Remove the expansion slot covers. 
 
7.  Install the expansion board. 
 
 
 
IMPORTANT: The server does not power up if the PCIe riser board assembly is not seated 
properly. 
 
8.  Install the PCIe riser cage (on page 19). 
9.  Connect all internal cables for expansion boards. 
10.  Install the access panel (on page 18). 
11.  Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 25). 
12.  Power up the server (on page 17). 
 
Storage controller option 
 
 
IMPORTANT: For additional installation and configuration information, refer to the 
documentation that ships with the option. 
 
To install the component: 
1.  Power down the server (on page 17). 
2.  Remove the server from the rack (on page 17). 
3.  Remove the access panel (on page 18). 
4.  Remove the PCIe riser cage (on page 18). 
5.  Remove the drive cables ("Cabling" on page 48).