Installing an expansion card – Dell PowerEdge R810 User Manual

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Installing System Components

Table 3-4.

Expansion Card Installation Order

Installing an Expansion Card

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.

1

Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

2

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.

3

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 84.

4

Locate the expansion-card connector on the system board/riser.

NOTE:

To install an expansion card in the expansion-card connector on the system

board, go to step 7.

Card
Priority

Card Type

Slot
Priority

Max Allowed

1

PERC H800

6,5

2

2

PERC 6/E

6,5

2

3

SAS 5/E

6,5

2

4

6 Gbps SAS HBA

6,5,1,2

2

5

10 Gb NICs

6,5,1,2

2

6

Converged Network Adapters (CNA)

6,5,1,2

2

7

8G Fiber Channel (single port)

6,5,1,2

4

8

8G Fiber Channel (dual port)

6,5,1,2

2

9

4G Fibre Channel (single port)

2,1,6,5

2–4

10

4G Fibre Channel (dual port)

2,1,6,5

2–4

11

SCSI HBA

2,1,6,5

2

12

1 Gb NICs

2,1,6,5,3,4

2–4

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