5.5.6 Installing a Riser Card
This topic describes how to install a riser card.
Scenarios
Install a riser card if:
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A riser card has failed.
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A PCIe card on the riser card has failed.
Prerequisites
Conditions
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You have powered off the RH8100 V3. For details, see
. Then you have removed all power cables from the server.
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You have removed the front I/O module from the RH8100 V3. For details, see
5.5.1 Removing the Front I/O Module
.
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You have installed all PCIe cards on the riser card. For details, see
Data
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You have obtained the cabinet number and chassis number of the RH8100 V3.
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You have located the RH8100 V3 based on the preceding information, and
labeled its panel to prevent misoperations.
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You have determined the position on the RH8100 V3 for installing a riser card.
Tools
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ESD gloves
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Packaging materials, for example, an ESD bag
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M3 Phillips screwdriver
Hardware
Spare riser card
Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves. For details, see
.
Step 2 Take the spare riser card out of the ESD bag, and install all PCIe cards of the
required model on the riser card.
Step 3 Insert the riser card into the slot on the front I/O module. See step (1) in
.
Step 4 Press the ejector lever as far as it will go. See step (2) in
.
Step 5 Tighten the screws on the riser card. See step (3) in
.
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