HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus, User Manual

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The installation is complete.
Expansion board options
The server has three PCIe4 expansion slots that support different form factor expansion boards. For more information on
the PCIe4 slot specifications, see
PCIe expansion slot definitions.
Installing an expansion board
NOTE: If the slimline primary riser is installed, the expansion board is not supported in slot 2.
NOTE: If the slimline secondary riser is installed, the expansion board is not supported in slot 3.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
• Expansion board option kit
• Internal and external cabling required by the expansion board
• T-15 Torx screwdriver
Procedure
1.
If installed,
remove the bezel.
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack.
6. Remove the access panel.
7. Identify the PCIe slot compatible with the expansion board option.
8.
If installing the expansion board in slot 2 or slot 3:
a. Remove the full-height bracket from the expansion board.
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