Installing an I/O expansion adapter in the PCIe Expansion Node

Use this information to install an I/O expansion adapter in the PCIe Expansion Node.

Before installing an I/O expansion adapter, complete the following steps:

Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
If the PCIe Expansion Node is installed in a Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see Removing a PCIe Expansion Node and attached compute node host for instructions).
Remove the PCIe Expansion Node cover, if one is installed (see Removing the cover).

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To install an I/O expansion adapter in the PCIe Expansion Node, complete the following steps:

Locate the system board I/O expansion adapter connectors (see System board connectors).
Remove the plastic cover from the I/O expansion connector, if one is present.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the I/O expansion adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the Flex System Enterprise Chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the adapter from the package.
Open the retention clips.
Orient the plug on the I/O expansion adapter to the I/O expansion 3 or I/O expansion 4 connector on the system board; then, press the I/O expansion adapter into the connector.
Firmly press on the I/O expansion adapter to seat the adapter in the connector.
Close the retention clips.

After installing an I/O expansion adapter, complete the following steps:

Install additional PCIe adapters as needed:
1. To install a full-height adapter, see Installing a full-height adapter
2. To install a low-profile adapter, see Installing a low-profile adapter
Close the PCIe Expansion Node cover and install the assembly in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis (see Completing the installation for instructions).