Installing an expansion board

Prerequisites
If installing an expansion board into the PCIe expansion slot 3:

  • Make sure that the processor 2 is installed.

  • Make sure that a type-a modular storage controller is not installed.

Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  6. Do one of the following:
  7. Remove the access panel.
  8. Remove the primary PCI riser cage.
  9. Select the appropriate PCIe slot and remove the expansion slot blank.
  10. If installing the option into slot 2 or slot 3, do the following:
    1. Remove the full-height bracket from the M.2 SSD enablement board.

      Removing the full-height bracket from the M.2 SSD enablement board
    2. Install the half-height bracket onto the expansion board.

      Installing the low-profile bracket onto the expansion board
  11. Install the expansion board.
    • Slot 1

      Installing an expansion card in slot 1
    • Slot 2

      Installing an expansion card in slot 2
    • Slot 3

      Installing an expansion card in slot 3
  12. Install the primary PCI riser cage.
  13. Install the access panel.
  14. Install the server into the rack.
  15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  16. Connect each power cord to the server.
  17. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  18. Power up the server.
  19. If removed, install the bezel.

The installation is complete.