Installing an expansion card – Dell PowerEdge R715 User Manual
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Installing System Components
Table 3-3. Expansion Card Installation Priority
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 78.
4 Locate the expansion-card connector on the system board/riser. See
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
10 Gb NICs
6,5,1,2
2
5
Converged Network Adapters (CNA)
6,5,1,2
2
6
8G Fiber Channel (single port)
6,5,1,2
4
7
6 Gbps SAS HBA
6,5,1,2
2
8
8G Fiber Channel (dual port)
6,5,1,2
2
9
4G Fibre Channel (single port)
2,1,6,5
4
10
4G Fibre Channel (dual port)
2,1,6,5
4
11
SCSI HBA
2,1,6,5
2
12
1 Gb NICs
2,1,6,5,3,4
4
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