PCIe adapter replacement
Use this information to remove and install a PCIe adapter.
The PCIe adapter can be a host bus adapter (HBA), a PCIe RAID adapter, an Ethernet adapter, and any other
supported PCIe adapters. For information about the PCIe slots and supported PCIe adapters, see “Rear
view” on page 21.
Notes:
• Depending on the specific type, the PCIe adapter might look different from the illustrations in this topic.
• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
Remove a PCIe adapter
Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter.
“Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 45
“Power off
the server
for this task”
on page 14
“ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 48
Before removing a PCIe adapter:
1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 57.
2. Remove the riser assembly. See “Remove a riser card” on page 110.
To remove a PCIe adapter, complete the following steps:
Table 19. PCIe adapter removal
Figure 70. Riser 1 assembly (LP+LP)
Figure 71. Riser 1 assembly (LP
+FHHL)
Figure 72. Riser 2 assembly (LP)
Step 1. (Skip this step for riser 2 assembly.) Pivot the latch on the riser bracket to the open position.
Step 2. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot on the riser card.
If you are instructed to return the old PCIe adapter, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.
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