11.
Install one of the following, as needed:
• Expansion boards (
Installing an expansion board in the secondary riser cage
on page 77)
• GPU (
Installing a secondary GPU riser and cable option
on page 80)
on page 82)
12.
Install the access panel (
on page 25).
13.
Install the server in the rack.
14.
Connect each power cord to the server.
15.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
16.
Power up the server (
on page 24).
Installing a secondary low-profile PCIe slot riser cage option
When installed, this riser cage provides an additional low profile slot and supports half-length/half-height
expansion boards.
Prerequisites
This option requires a dual processor configuration.
Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
1.
Observe the following alerts:
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 electrostatic discharge.
2.
Back up all server data.
3.
Power down the server (
on page 24).
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Installing a secondary low-profile PCIe slot riser cage option
