12.4.1 Installing a PCIe Card or PCIe Card Filler

This section describes the procedure for installing a PCIe card or PCIe card filler in the PCICS.

Note - Perform this work with the PCIe card cover and the fixing bracket of the PCIe card removed from the PCICS.

Install the PCIe card (A in Figure 12-9) or the PCIe card filler (B in Figure 12-9).

Figure 12-9 Installing a PCIe Card or PCIe Card Filler

Note - Install a PCIe card filler in the PCICS when you have removed a PCIe card.

Secure the PCIe card or PCIe card filler.
Install the fixing bracket (A in Figure 12-10) to the PCICS, and secure it with the screw.

Figure 12-10 Securing the PCIe Card or PCIe Card Filler

Install the PCIe card cover.
Insert the PCIe card cover into the fixing guide of the PCICS (1 in Figure 12-11), and then push the rear part of the cover (2 in Figure 12-11) to secure it.

Figure 12-11 Installing the PCIe Card Cover

Note - Confirm that the lock of the PCIe card cover (A in Figure 12-11) firmly fits into the PCICS.

Note - Be sure to install the PCIe card cover. This cover serves as a guide when you insert the PCICS into the server.

Install the PCIe card.
Insert the PCICS into the server or PCI expansion unit, with the removal lever of the PCICS pushed up.

Figure 12-12 Installing the PCIe Card

Secure the PCICS.
Lower the removal lever while pushing the latch of the PCICS to secure the PCICS to the server or PCI expansion unit.

Figure 12-13 Securing the PCICS

Note - Securing the PCICS to the server or PCI expansion unit prevents the PCICS from being shaken off by an unexpected vibration or shock.

Connect the cables.
Connect the cable to the replacement or added PCIe card, and bundle the cables using the hook-and-loop fastener.

Note - When you have removed a PCIe card, this step is not necessary.

Return the cable support to the original position.
Return the cable support to the original position, and then secure it with two screws.

Figure 12-14 Securing the Cable Support

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