SubtopicsSubtopics
Installing an expansion card on the primary/secondary riser cageInstalling an expansion card on the primary/secondary riser cage
Installing an expansion card on the tertiary riserInstalling an expansion card on the tertiary riser
Installing an expansion card on the primary/secondary riser cageInstalling an expansion card on the primary/secondary riser cage
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
If installing the HPE InfiniBand HDR100 / Ethernet 100 GB 2-port QSFP56 PCIe4 x16 Adapter, review the Limited operating inlet
ambient temperature requirements
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
About this taskAbout this task
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
CAUTION:CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either
a riser slot blank or an expansion card installed.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up .
If the server is in rack mode, remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the access panel .
6. Do one of the following:
Remove the primary riser cage.
If installed, remove the secondary riser cage .
7. Remove the riser slot blank:
a. Simultaneously push and rotate to open the riser cage latch (callouts 1 and 2).
b. Remove the screw and the riser slot blank (callouts 3 and 4).
Retain the screw. This screw will be used to secure the new expansion card.
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