Removing an expansion card – Dell PowerVault NX3300 User Manual
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Table 3. Supported Expansion Cards
Riser
PCIe Slot
Processor Connection Height
Length
Link Width
Slot Width
2
1
Processor 1
Low Profile
Half Length
x8
x16
Processor 2
Low Profile
Half Length
x16
x16
3
2
Processor 1
Full height
Three-fourth
Length
x16
x16
CAUTION: If the 10 GbE network daughter card is installed, you cannot install the GPU card.
NOTE: Only a three-fourth length GPU card is supported for the PCIe expansion card slot (slot 2) on riser 3.
NOTE: You can install expansion cards only on one slot on riser 2.
NOTE: Both the processors must be installed to use the x16 link on the riser 2 slot.
The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The
expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other expansion
cards must be installed in card priority and slot priority order.
Table 4. Expansion-Card Installation Priority
Card Priority
Card Type
Slot Priority
Max Allowed
1
PCIe Bridge
2
1
2
GPU
2
1
3
RAID
1
1
4
Converged Network Adapter
1, 2
2
5
10 Gb NICs
1, 2
2
6
FC8 HBA
1, 2
2
7
1 Gb NICs
1, 2
2
8
Non-RAID
1, 2
2
9
HIC
1
1
Removing 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.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2.
Open the system.
3.
Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card or expansion card riser.
4.
To remove the expansion card, lift the expansion-card latch.
5.
Grasp the expansion card by its edges and remove it from the expansion-card connector on the riser.
6.
If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and
close the expansion-card latch.
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