Installing a tertiary PCIe cage

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • T-10 Torx screwdriver

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
  4. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel).
    CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

  5. Remove the secondary riser cage blank.
  6. Remove the power cage blank.
  7. Install the tertiary riser cage.
  8. Install the access panel (Installing the access panel).
  9. Install the server into the rack (Installing the server into the rack).
  10. Connect each power cord to the server.
  11. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  12. Power up the server.