Removing the expansion slot blanks

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause ESD.

1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server.
3. Do one of the following:
   • Extend the server from the rack.
   • Remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.
6. Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
7. Remove the primary PCI riser cage.
8. Remove the expansion slot blank:
   • Primary PCI riser cage

     

   • Secondary PCI riser cage