Card priority Card type
Form factor
Slot priority (Two
processors)
Slot priority (Four processors) Max allowed
10
External Non-RAID
Controller
Full Height
1*, 3, 4, 5, (1/1)*, (2/2)* 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, (2/10)^,
(1/1)*
2
NOTE:
(*) indicates that ”Slot 1" is not available if the optional left PCIe expansion riser is installed.
(^) indicates that ”Slot 9" is not available if the optional right PCIe expansion riser is installed.
Removing the left or right expansion card riser blank
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 came with the 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.
Steps
1
Slide the blank toward the side wall of the chassis.
2
Tilt the blank away from the chassis.
3
Press and push the release tab on the PCI retention rocker to release the retention rocker.
4
When the release tab opens, press the sides of the PCI retention rocker, and slide the PCI retention rocker assembly out of the chassis
5
Lift the blank away from the system.
Figure 46. Removing the left or right expansion card riser blank
1
left riser blank
2
release tab on the PCI retention rocker
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Installing and removing system components
