Technical rules for PCIe adapters
Understanding
Type of PCIe adapters supported for different models
Server models Supported types and slot location
Server models with
three PCIe slots
Riser 1 assembly
• Slot 1: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), low-profile
• Slot 2: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), low-profile
Riser 2 assembly
• Slot 3: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), low-profile
Server models with two
PCIe slots
Riser 1 assembly
• Slot 1: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), low-profile
• Slot 2: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), full-height
Note: One rearwall bracket must be installed next to the two PCIe slots.
Server models with two
hot-swap 7mm drive
bays and two PCIe slots
Riser 1 assembly
• Slot 1: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), low-profile
• Slot 2: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), low-profile
Server models with two
hot-swap 2.5-inch drive
bays and one PCIe slot
Riser 1 assembly
• Slot 1: PCIe x16 (x8, x4, x1), low-profile
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