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4.2 Install PCI Express (PCIe) Cards
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
All add-in cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge. When moving cards, it is best to carry the cards in anti-static
packaging. If you need to set a circuit card down, be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti-static surface. For more
information, see “
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
” in the Preface.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the unit’s power cord is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before removing the enclosure cover.
Turning the system power off at the power on/off switch does not remove power to components. High
voltage is still present.
CAUTION
Before touching anything inside the enclosure, move to an ESD station and follow proper ESD procedures. Failure to do so
may result in electrostatic discharge, damaging the computer or its components. For more information, see “
Protecting
Against Electrostatic Discharge
” in the Preface.
CAUTION
Before installing add-in cards, please ensure that the input current rating specified on the AC input label is
not exceeded.
When installing 3
rd
Party PCIe cards into the OSS expansion chassis, it makes no difference which PCIe slot you place your cards in. Usually that
is determined by accessibility and heat dissipation consideration as may be specified by the card manufacturer.
Be sure to install the PCIe cards following the card manufacturer’s recommendations. Some PCIe card manufacturers recommend that you
install their software driver(s) prior to installing the hardware. If this is the case, you should install their driver before you connect and power up
the expansion chassis.
Make sure that all PCIe cards are fully seated in their connectors. When correctly seated in its connector, you will notice a firm resistance when
you pull up gently on the card. To keep the cards in place, secure them in the enclosure with their retaining screws (supplied with the OSS
expansion chassis).
After securing the cards verify that they do not touch each other. Depending on PCIe card size and thickness, you may require mechanical card
guides to ensure isolation, such as the case with 2 single full-length PCIe cards. Card guides for this system can be purchased separately from
OSS.
