Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 269.
PCIe adapter and riser assembly replacement
Use this information to remove and install a riser assembly and PCIe adapter. The PCIe adapter can be an
Ethernet card, a host bus adapter, a RAID adapter, an add-in PCIe SSD adapter, or any other supported
PCIe adapters. PCIe adapters vary by type, but the installation and removal procedures are the same.
• “Remove a riser assembly” on page 155
• “Remove a PCIe adapter” on page 159
• “Install a PCIe adapter” on page 162
• “Install a riser assembly” on page 166
Riser cages vary by server rear configurations.
Notes:
• The server supports one 7mm drive cage on the location of riser 1 cage or riser 2 cage. For 7mm drive
cage installation rules, see
“PCIe slots and PCIe adapters” on page 64. To replace a 7mm drive cage, see
“Rear 7mm drive backplane and drive cage replacement” on page 213.
• The riser card shown in each riser cage is an example for illustration. Some riser cages support different
types of riser cards. For details, see
“PCIe slots and PCIe adapters” on page 64.
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