Installing a butterfly PCIe riser 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:
• The components included with the hardware option kit
• A T-10 Torx screwdriver might be needed to unlock the access panel.
Procedure
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack (
Extending the server from the rack).
• Remove the server from the rack (
Removing the server from the rack).
4.
Remove 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 butterfly riser cage blanks.
a. Remove the secondary slot blank.
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