Slot description example
Item
Description
1
Gen4 signaling rate
2
Physical connector link width
3
Negotiable link widths
PCIe slot specifications on a node
PCIe slot
Card length
Physical connector link width
Slot 9 (primary PCIe riser)
Half height, half length (low profile)
PCIe4 x16 (8, 4, 2, 1)
Slot 10 (secondary PCIe riser)
Half height, half length (low profile) )
PCIe4 x16 (8, 4, 2, 1)
Installing a PCIe riser
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
• The components included with the hardware option kit
• T-10 Torx screwdriver
Procedure
1.
2.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
3.
Remove the system board module from the chassis.
4.
Place the system board module on a flat, level work surface.
5.
Remove the system board module access panel.
6.
Remove the midplane interposer, if installing the secondary or tertiary riser.
7.
Install the riser:
• Primary riser
Hardware options installation
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