Quick Reference Guide

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Stand-up adapters

8. Install the longer, standard bracket on the adapter if the low-profile mounting bracket (shipped

installed on adapter) does not fit your system case. Use the following steps. If the installed

low-profile bracket works, go on to step 9.

a. Remove all SFP transceivers from the adapter. Refer to “Removing and installing SFP

transceivers” on page 59 for procedures.

b. Remove the two screws attaching the bracket to the adapter,

and pull off the bracket. Refer

to Figure 8.

FIGURE 8 Removing or installing adapter mounting bracket

c. Carefully guide the new mounting bracket onto the adapter, making sure the bracket

mounting tabs align with the holes in the adapter.

d. Replace and tighten the two screws.

e. Store the mounting bracket that you removed for future use.

9. Insert the adapter into the desired empty PCIe bus slot. Press firmly until the adapter seats.

Refer to Figure 9 for seating directions.