Install the Adapter in a System

The following instructions describe the basic tasks required to install the adapter card. Refer to your system installation or service manual for specific PCI Express (PCIe) card installation instructions.

1. Halt and power off your system.

2. Power off all of the peripherals connected to your system.

3. Open the system unit.

4. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal casing of the power supply.

   Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

5. Holding the card by the edges, align the card edge connector with the PCIe slot.

6. Slide the card face plate into the small slot at the end of the PCIe opening.

7. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the PCIe card until it is firmly seated in the slot.

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   Caution - Do not use excessive force when installing the card into the PCIe slot. You might damage the card’s PCIe connector. If the card does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the card and carefully reinstall it.

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8. Detach the wrist strap and close the system unit.

9. Connect the optical cables to the SFP+ optical transceiver ports.

10. Power on the system.

Related Information

• Install the SFP+ Transceivers

• Front Panel Connectors and LEDs