Use these instructions to install a high-speed expansion card in
the blade server.
To install a high-speed expansion card, complete the following
steps.
Note:
- The following illustration shows the location and installation of a high-speed
expansion card, such as an InfiniBand high-speed expansion card, in the system
board.
- The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
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If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter® unit, remove it (see Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for
instructions).
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Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
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Open the blade server cover (see Opening the blade server cover for
instructions).
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Locate the blade server expansion connector and remove the blade
server expansion connector cover and set it aside.
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Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion
card to any unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal
surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion card
from the package.
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Orient the expansion card and slide the slots at the back end of
the card onto the pins on the expansion-card standoff; then, gently pivot
the card into the blade server expansion connector.
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Firmly press on the indicated locations to seat the expansion card.
Note: For device-driver and configuration information to complete the
installation of the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with
the expansion card.
