1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 7.
2. Remove the server cover and determine which PCI expansion slot you will use
for the adapter.
AC
DC
Tab
Adapter
retention
latch
Attention
LED
(yellow)
Power
LED
(green)
PCI retaining
bar
PCI
divider
3. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for instructions on setting
jumpers or switches and for cabling.
Note: Route adapter cables before you install the adapter.
4. Install the adapter:
a. Open the blue adapter guide by lifting the front edge.
b. Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of the server and
open the tab. The power LED for the slot turns off.
c. Remove the expansion-slot cover.
d. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it
with the connector on the PCI board.
e. If necessary, remove the adapter guide before installing a full-length adapter.
f. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.
g. Push down on the blue PCI retaining bar to stabilize the adapter.
h. Close the tab; then, push down on the orange adapter retention latch until it
clicks into place, securing the adapter.
5. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 23.
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