Expanding and assigning parameters to the device
6.2 Expansion cards
SIMATIC IPC847E
Operating Instructions, 10/2018, A5E43920357-AA
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6.2
Expansion cards
6.2.1
Usable expansion cards
Expansion cards that comply with the following standards are supported:
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PCI; Rev 2.3
Expansion cards with 3.3 V and 5 V supply voltage can be operated
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PCIe; Gen. 1, Gen. 2, Gen. 3
See also
Slots for expansion cards on the bus board (Page 182)
6.2.2
Installing expansion cards
Note
Requirements for expansion cards
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You can find the permitted dimensions for expansion cards under "Dimension drawing of
the expansion cards (Page 165)". If the permissible height is exceeded, contact
problems, malfunctions and installation difficulties cannot be ruled out.
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The accessory pack of the device includes three long card retainers for expansion cards
with low overall height. Use these instead of the card retainers installed in the device.
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Long PCI/PCIe expansion cards must be equipped with an extender so that they can be
introduced into the guide rails.
Long expansion cards are only supported in a device with a standard enclosure.
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You can find information on which expansion card you can install in a given slot under
"Slots for expansion cards on the bus board (Page 182)".
Requirement
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You are familiar with the information on expansion cards and the conditions of use of
expansion cards, see "Useable expansion cards (Page 91)".
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The device is open, see important information in "Open the device (Page 89)".
