Solarflare
Server
Adapter
User
Guide
Installation
Issue
20
©
Solarflare
Communications
2017
34
2.2
Fitting
a
Full
Height
Bracket
(optional)
Solarflare
adapters
are
supplied
with
a
low
‐
profile
bracket
fitted
to
the
adapter.
A
full
height
bracket
has
also
been
supplied
for
PCIe
slots
that
require
this
type
of
bracket.
To
fit
a
full
height
bracket
to
the
Solarflare
adapter:
1
From
the
back
of
the
adapter,
remove
the
screws
securing
the
bracket.
2
Slide
the
bracket
away
from
the
adapter.
3
Taking
care
not
the
overtighten
the
screws,
attach
the
full
height
bracket
to
the
adapter.
2.3
Inserting
the
Adapter
in
a
PCI
Express
(PCIe)
Slot
To
insert
the
adapter
in
a
PCI
Express
(PCIe)
slot:
1
Shut
down
the
server
and
unplug
it
from
the
mains.
Remove
the
server
cover
to
access
the
PCIe
slots
in
the
server.
2
Locate
an
8
‐
lane
or
16
‐
lane
PCIe
slot
(refer
to
the
server
manual
if
necessary)
and
insert
the
Solarflare
card.
3
Secure
the
adapter
bracket
in
the
slot.
4
Replace
the
cover
and
restart
the
server.