Silicon Graphics Octane III Component Replacement Guide

Adding/Replacing PCIe Cards
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Perform the following steps to add a PCIe add-on card:
Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC
power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components.
Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose
you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death.
1. Remove the system tray that will contain the PCIe card from the enclosure (refer to
“Extracting an Installed System Tray” on page 16).
2. Place the tray on a static-free work surface.
3. Remove the tray cover (refer to “Removing the Tray Cover” on page 20); be sure to
disconnect the cables from the disk drives so you can completely remove the cover.
4. If the PCIe slot that you want to use is empty, remove the screw that secures the PCIe blank
and the PCIe blank; refer to Figure 1-9.
If the slot contains a card that needs to be replaced, remove the screw that secures the PCIe
card and remove the card from the slot; refer to Figure 1-9 on page 30.
5. Install the PCIe card in the slot.
6. Secure the PCIe card with a screw; refer to Figure 1-9 on page 30.
7. Re-install the try cover (refer to “Installing the Tray Cover” on page 22); be sure to connect
the disk drive cables.
8. Re-install the system tray (refer to “Installing a System Tray” on page 18).

Silicon Graphics Octane III Specifications

General

Brand	Silicon Graphics
Model	Octane III
Category	Server
Language	English