Figure 45. PCIe riser assembly removal
Step 2. Remove the two screws and carefully pull the PCIe riser card out of the riser cage.
Figure 46. PCIe riser card removal
If you are instructed to return the defective component, please package the part to prevent any shipping
damage. Reuse the packaging the new part arrived in and follow all packaging instructions.
Install the RAID adapter
Use this information to install the RAID adapter.
Before you install the RAID adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.
• “Installation Guidelines” on page 48
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the
server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
3. Locate the RAID adapter connector (see “System-board connectors” on page 18).
Note: The on-board RAID slot is dedicated to the RAID adapter. You can also have a RAID adapter in the
PCIe riser assembly depending on your configuration.
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