Install the riser for slots 10 through 15 (right riser)
The riser for adapter slots 10 through 15 (right riser) is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the 
server. After installing adapters in the riser, insert the riser in the I/O tray and secure it with two captive 
screws.
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CAUTION: 
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the 
electrical current that is supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power 
cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected 
from the power source.
Install the optional M.2 backplane and optional riser bracket for slots 14 and 15 before installing the riser for 
adapter slots 10 through 15 (right riser).
CAUTION: 
Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing 
this procedure.
If you are installing an optional LOM adapter in slot 9, install it before installing the riser for slots 10 through 
15 (right riser). See “Install a LOM adapter in slot 9” on page 65.
Before you install the riser for slots 10 through 15 option:
1.  If the I/O tray is installed in the server, remove it. See “Remove the I/O tray” on page 152.
2.  Make sure that there is no screw (item 2 in following figure) securing the I/O tray board to the I/O tray in a 
location where a captive riser screw will be installed.
3.  Make sure that there are no I/O-tray fillers installed in riser slots 10 through 15.
4.  If you are Installing the optional slot 14 and 15 bracket, make sure that it is in place. See “Install a riser 
bracket for slots 14 and 15” on page 77.
5.  Install adapters in the riser. See “Install a PCIe adapter in slots 10 through 15” on page 69.
6.  If any of the adapters in the riser have internal cables, make sure that they are connected before 
installing the riser in the I/O tray.
Complete the following steps to install the riser for slots 10 through 15.
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available: 
•  Youtube: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DbSYJFY74PoKmph7vgrkKH&playnext=1
•  Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50952215
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