Apple Xserve (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 38)

38 Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components
Installing a PCI Express Card
The Xserve has two PCI Express (PCI-E) slots:
Slot 1 accepts 6.6 inch PCI-E cards Â
Slot 2 accepts 9 inch PCI-E cards Â
To install a card, you first insert it into the included riser, and then insert the riser into
the slot. Both slots accept the PCI-E riser shown below.
Connectors on PCI Express x16 riser
About PCI Express Cards for the Xserve
The Xserve accepts cards that meet these specifications:
x16 PCI-E cards Â
6.6 inch maximum length (slot 1), 9 inch (slot 2) Â
25 W maximum power consumption per card Â
To install a PCI-E card:
1 Shut down the Xserve and unplug all cables.
Important: Be sure the Xserve is turned off and the power cords are unplugged before
you install or remove a PCI-E card or riser.
2 Remove the Xserve from the rack and open it. For instructions, see “Opening and
Closing the Xserve” on page 30.