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Cisco UCS C460 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server
Installing or Replacing Server Components
Replacing a PCIe Card in a Hot-Swappable Slot
To install or replace a PCIe card in slots 1, 2, 6, or 7, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove a hot-swappable PCIe card:
a. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover.
Note You might have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
b. Remove the top cover as described in the “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section
on page 3-7.
c. Remove any cables from the ports of the PCIe card that you are replacing.
Tip Label the cables when you disconnect them to aid correct connection to the new card.
d. Press the lightpipe switch that is on the top of the plastic divider for the hot-swappable PCIe slot.
Note Wait for the lightpipe switch LED to turn off before removing the card in the next step.
e. Pinch and lift up the green retaining clip that secures the card to the chassis rear panel.
f. Lift the card straight up from the motherboard connector.
Note Lift up on both ends of the card evenly to avoid damaging its connector.
Step 2 Install a hot-swappable PCIe card:
a. Align the PCIe card with the empty PCIe connector on the motherboard.
b. Push down evenly on both ends of the card until it is fully seated in the motherboard connector.
c. Ensure that the card rear panel sits flat against the server back panel opening.
d. Push the green retaining clip down until it locks over the top of the card.
e. Press the lightpipe switch that is on top of the plastic divider for the hot-swappable PCIe slot. Wait
for the LED to turn on to ensure that the PCIe slot receives power.
f. Replace the top cover.
g. Replace the server in the rack and replace cables.