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11. Install the following, as needed:
Expansion boards (Installing an expansion board in the primary riser cage on page 83)
Controllers (Controller options on page 96)
12. Install the primary PCI riser cage (Install the primary PCI riser cage on page 34).
13. Install the access panel (Installing the access panel on page 31).
14. Install the server in the rack.
Installing an expansion board in the primary riser cage
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit
T-10 Torx screwdriver
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 (Powering down the server on page 30).
4. Remove all power:
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