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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
and remove the cover as described
in
.
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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3
6
5
Expansion Card Chassis Slots
Item
Description
1
PCIe 4.0x8 low-profile slot (Occupied by JBOD expansion slot, AOM-SAS3-818E)
2
–
3
PCIe 4.0x16 low-profile slot (Slot 2 occupied by SAS controller)
4
–
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.
2
1
