Installing a single / dual port 10GbE SFP+ embedded adapter
with interposer
Use this information to install a single / dual port 10GbE SFP+ embedded adapter
with interposer.
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Note:
v To confirm that server supports the adapter that you are installing, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
To install an adapter, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 32.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 22) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables from the server.
3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page
35).
4. Rotate the hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage up (see “Rotating the hot-swap
rear hard disk drive cage up” on page 36.
5. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing a PCI riser-card
assembly” on page 37.
6. Rotate the retention latch to the open position. Insert the adapter into the PCI
riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the
connector on the PCI riser-card assembly. Press the edge of the connector
firmly into the PCI riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter snaps into
the PCI riser-card assembly securely.
48 System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466: Installation and Service Guide
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