Pci-x expansion cage option – HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server User Manual
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Close or install the tower bezel, as needed.
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Slide the server back into the rack.
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Connect any required external cables to the expansion board. Refer to the documentation that ships 
with the expansion board. 
PCI-X expansion cage option
The PCI-X expansion cage option converts one PCI Express slot into two PCI-X slots for additional expansion 
board capability. The PCI-X expansion cage does not support expansion boards with internal cabling 
requirements. 
This option provides health monitoring of the riser fans which appear as fans 5 and 6. 
In addition, both expansion boards installed in the PCI-X expansion cage appear as slots 1 and 2. 
To install the component: 
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI-X expansion cage.
1.
Power down the server (on page
2.
Do one of the following:
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Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed ("
Open or remove the tower bezel
" on page
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Remove the server from the rack (on page
3.
Remove the access panel (on page
4.
Remove the two T-10 screws from the rear panel, and then remove the rear access panel. Retain the 
screws for securing the PCI-X expansion cage.