Dell PowerEdge 6950 - Manual (Page 53)

Installing System Components
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Figure 3-7. Expansion Slots
Installing an Expansion Card
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
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.
SLOT 5
SLOT 7
SLOT 6 SLOT 2 SLOT 4 SLOT 3 SLOT 1 INTERNAL_
STORAGE
RAC_CONN
back of system
front of system
Table 3-1. Expansion Slots
Slot Description
SLOT 1 x4 lane-width PCIe
SLOT 2 x4 lane-width PCIe
SLOT 3 x8 lane-width PCIe
SLOT 4 x8 lane-width PCIe
SLOT 5 x4 lane-width PCIe
SLOT 6 x4 lane-width PCIe
SLOT 7 x4 lane-width PCIe
INTERNAL_STORAGE reserved for controller cards
RAC_CONN reserved for RAC card