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Install a PCIe Card or Filler
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“Install a PCIe Card or Filler” on page 106
Install a PCIe Card or Filler
Caution -
This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD. This
sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow antistatic
practices as described in “ESD Measures” on page 46 .
1.
Remove a PCIe card or filler.
See “Remove a PCIe Card or Filler” on page 104 .
2.
Attach an antistatic wrist strap, unpack the PCIe card or PCIe filler, and place on
an antistatic mat.
3.
Remove any transceivers from the PCIe card before installing the card.
4.
Ensure that the server is powered off and all power cords are disconnected from
the server power supplies.
See “Removing Power From the Server” on page 50 .
5.
Determine which slot to install the PCIe card in.
If you are not replacing an existing PCIe card and need information about deciding which slot
to install the card in, see “PCIe Card Configuration” on page 103 .
6.
Open the PCIe card locking mechanism for this PCIe card slot.
The locking mechanism might already be disengaged if you removed a PCIe card or filler from
that slot.
7.
If you are installing the on board SAS disk controller in slot 7, follow these steps:
a.
Install the cable to the rear of card.
b.
Insert the screw into the top of the standoff.
c.
Insert the PCIe card onto the motherboard.
106 SPARC S7-2L Server Service Manual • March 2017