Oracle SPARC T8-4, Service Manual

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Servicing PCIe Cards
These topics describe service procedures for the PCIe cards that are installed in the PCIe card
carriers in the server.
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“Understanding PCIe Root Complex Connections” on page 155
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“PCIe Card Configuration” on page 158
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“PCIe Carrier Handle and LEDs” on page 159
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“Determine Which PCIe Card Is Faulty” on page 160
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“Remove a PCIe Card Carrier” on page 161
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“Remove a PCIe Card” on page 164
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“Install a PCIe Card” on page 167
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“Install a PCIe Card Carrier” on page 170
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“Verify a PCIe Card” on page 171
Understanding PCIe Root Complex Connections
All 16 PCIe slots support PCIe cards with the following characteristics:
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Hot-plug low-profile adapters
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x8 Gen1, x8 Gen2, and x8 Gen3 cards
In addition, the following PCIe slots support x16 Gen3 cards at full bandwidth:
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Slot 3
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Slot 4
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Slot 7
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Slot 8
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Slot 11
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Slot 12
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Slot 15
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