Table 8. Expansion card riser configurations for Dell SD7500–S systems
Expansion-
card riser
module
PCIe slot on
the
expansion-
card riser
module
Processor
connection
Height
Length
Link width
Slot width
PCIE_G3_X8
1
Processor 2
Half height
Half length
x8
x8
PCIE_G3_X16 2
Processor 1
Full height
Half length
x16
x16
PCIE_G3_X8
3
Processor 1
Full height
Half length
x8
x8
PCIE_G3_X8
4
Processor 1
Full height
Half length
x8
x8
NOTE: The PCIE_G3_X8 and PCIE_G3_X16 are the two different types of risers supported on Dell
SD7500–S systems. You can install an expansion card on the system board only using expansion-
card riser module.
NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot-swappable.
Figure 9. Expansion card slot allocation
1.
slot 1
2.
slot 2
3.
slot 3
4.
slot 4
Table 9. Expansion card installation priority
Card priority
Card type
Slot priority
Maximum allowed
1
RAID
4
1
2
10 Gb NICs
2.1
2
Removing the expansion-card riser module
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.
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