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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
3.11 PCI Expansion Cards
The system accepts up to three PCIe expansion cards on each node.
Figure 3-12. 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.
Notes:
HHHL = half height, half length.
Full height = 4.2", low profile = 2.5", full length = 10.5", half length = 6.6"
Expansion Card Chassis Slots (per Node)
Item
Description
1
PCIe 4.0x16 low-profile slot
2
PCIe 4.0x16 low-profile slot
3
PCIe 4.0x16 low-profile slot
Note:
The bottom tier is Node A and the top tier is Node B.
1
2
3
