Specifications

Removal and replacement procedures 33
Slot release lever
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 16).
2. Unlock and open the front bezel ("Front bezel" on page 19) (tower servers only).
3. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the rack" on page 16).
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 20).
5. Unlatch the slot release lever.
6. Remove the expansion slot cover.
7. Remove any expansion board installed in the assembly ("Expansion board" on page 33).
8. From behind the chassis, push up on the lever locking tab.
9. Pull the release lever forward to disengage the rear tabs from the server wall.
10. Remove the slot release lever from the chassis.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the lever locking tab is locked into place. If the lever is not locked, it will not
retain the expansion boards properly.
Expansion board
The server supports PCI-X and PCI Express expansion boards.
Slot
Expansion
card type
Connector Capable speed
1 PCI-X 64-bit, 3.3-volt 100-MHz
2 PCI-X 64-bit, 3.3-volt 100-MHz
3 PCI-X 64-bit, 3.3-volt 100-MHz
4 PCI-X 64-bit, 3.3-volt 100-MHz
5 PCI Express * x8 x4
6 PCI Express * x8 x4