User Manual

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 (Powering down the server on page 30).
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Do one of the following:
a. Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack on page 30).
b. Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack on page 31).
6. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel on page 31).
7. Install the secondary low-profile PCIe slot riser cage.
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