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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
3.9 PCI Expansion Cards
The system accepts up to six PCIe expansion cards.
Figure 3-10. Expansion Slots
Installing an Expansion Card
1. Power down the system as described in section 3.1 and remove the cover.
2. Unscrew and remove the chassis slot cover.
3. Insert the expansion card into a slot on the motherboard while aligning the expansion
card backplate with the open slot in the rear of the chassis. Secure with a screw.
4. Replace the cover and power.
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System)
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Expansion Card Chassis Slots
Item
Description
1
PCIe 4.0x8 low-profile slot (Occupied by AOM-SAS3-818E)
2
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3
PCIe 4.0x16 low-profile slot (Slot 2 occupied by SAS controller)
4
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5
PCIe 4.0x16 low-profile slot
6
PCIe 4.0x8 low-profile slot
Note: PCIe slot 1/2 is occupied by the JBOD Expansion/Storage Controller.