Oracle SPARC T8-1, Service Manual

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Servicing PCIe Cards
These topics describe how to service PCIe cards and PCIe fillers.
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“PCIe Card Configuration” on page 107
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“I/O Root Complex Connections” on page 108
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“Remove a PCIe Card or Filler” on page 108
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“Install a PCIe Card or Filler” on page 110
PCIe Card Configuration
Note - Before installing PCIe cards, refer to the SPARC T8-1 Server Product Notes and
the documentation for each PCIe card for detailed information about known issues and
configuration limitations.
This server has six PCIe 3.0 slots that accommodate low-profile PCIe cards. All slots support
x8 PCIe cards and two slots can support x16 PCIe cards.
To determine the slot in which to install a PCIe card, follow these guidelines:
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Install cards that require a specific slot. Refer to the SPARC T8-1 Server Product Notes and
the documentation for each card to determine if there are slot requirements.
The switch card supporting NVMe drives must be in slot 3, because of cable lengths.
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x16 cards can only be in slots 3 and 4.
If a x16 card is in slot 3, any card in slot 2 is ignored.
If a x16 card is in slot 4, any card in slot 5 is ignored.
Related Information
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“I/O Root Complex Connections” on page 108
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“Rear Panel Components” on page 13
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“Remove a PCIe Card or Filler” on page 108
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