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Remove a PCIe Riser From PCIe Slot 1 or 2
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PCIe riser and installed cards (2) in slots 3 and 4 (the internal HBA card is installed slot 4 of this riser.) Note:
This riser is different from the risers in slots 1 and 2.
Related Information
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“PCIe Slot Characteristics” on page 108
Remove a PCIe Riser From PCIe Slot 1 or 2
Note - Either a standard PCIe card (CRU) or the optional PCIe NVMe switch card can be
installed in the PCIe riser for slot 1. The PCIe NVMe switch card is a field replaceable unit
(FRU) and, therefore, must be removed and replaced only by authorized Oracle Services
personnel. For instructions for servicing the PCIe NVMe switch card, see “Servicing the Oracle
PCIe NVMe Switch Card (FRU)” on page 137 .
Note -
PCIe slot 1 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems.
1. Prepare the server for service.
a.
Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power
supplies.
See “Powering Down the Server” on page 51 .
b. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
See “Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 56 .
c. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the
chassis.
See “Take Antistatic Measures” on page 59 .
d. Remove the server top cover.
See “Remove the Server Top Cover” on page 60 .
2. Select the PCIe riser that you want to remove.
See “PCIe Slot Characteristics” on page 108 .
3.
If a PCIe card is installed in the riser, disconnect any external cables from the
card.