NOTE:
When your system is installed with a double-width GPU card in slot 3, you cannot install an expansion card in slot 2.
NOTE:
When your system is installed with a double-width GPU card in slot 4, you cannot install an expansion card in slot 3.
NOTE:
The expansion cards are not hot-swappable.
NOTE:
The upgrade from embedded controller or Software RAID controller to Hardware RAID controller is not supported.
The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion
cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other expansion cards must be installed
following the card priority and slot priority order.
Table 37. Expansion card installation order
Card Priority
Card Type
Slot Priority
Maximum Allowed
1
GPU (Double-width)
4
1
GPU (Single-width)
3, 4
2
2
RAID
3, 4
2
RAID (H830)
3, 4, 5, 6
4
3
10 Gb NICs
3, 4, 5, 6, 1
5
4
FC8 HBA
3, 4, 5, 6, 1
5
5
1 Gb NICs
3, 4, 5, 6, 1
5
1 Gb NIC (Broadcom
Dual Port)
3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2
6
6
Non-RAID
3, 4, 5, 6
4
GPU card installation guidelines
Observe the following guidelines while installing a GPU card:
●
Ensure that all GPU cards are of the same type or model.
●
You can install one double-width card on slot 4 and two single-width cards on slot 3 and slot 4 with single or dual processor
system.
●
Systems with a double-width GPU card can support only one 5.25 inch removable media storage device.
●
GPU cards must be installed on a system with redundant 1100 W AC power supplies.
●
Your system supports GPU cards of only 300 W or less.
Removing an expansion card
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion card holder.
Steps
1. Disconnect the data cables from the PERC card and/or the power cables from the GPU card.
2. Open the expansion card latch in the direction of the arrow shown in the following figure.
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Installing and removing system components
