1. Oracle Server X9-2 Service Manual
  2. Servicing PCIe Cards (CRU)

9 Servicing PCIe Cards (CRU)

This section describes how to service PCIe cards. PCIe cards are customer-replaceable units (CRUs) that require you to power off the server. For more information about CRUs, see Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Customer-Replaceable Units.

Caution:

These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. This sensitivity can cause the components to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow antistatic practices as described in Electrostatic Discharge Safety.

Caution:

Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing PCIe cards. You must disconnect all power cables from the system before performing these procedures.

Note:

For a complete list of supported PCIe cards, refer to the Oracle Server X9-2 Product Notes at Oracle Server X9-2 Documentation.

This section covers the following topics and procedures:

Servicing PCIe Risers (CRU)

PCIe Slot Locations

There are three PCIe slots available for PCIe cards. The following figure shows the PCIe slot numbering.


Figure showing the PCIe card locations.
Call Out Description

1

PCIe slot 1 (Nonfunctional in single-processor systems.)

2

PCIe slot 2

3

PCIe slot 3

Note:

All of the PCIe slots comply with the PCI Express 4.0 specification and can accommodate 75 Watt PCIe cards.

Remove a PCIe Card

Note:

PCIe slot 1 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems.

Note:

Before replacing or installing a PCIe card, refer to the card documentation for specific installation and cabling instructions.
  1. Remove the PCIe riser from the server.
  2. Remove the PCIe card from the PCIe riser.
    1. Hold the riser in one hand and use your other hand to carefully pull the PCIe card connector out of the riser.

      Figure showing how to remove a PCIe card from a PCIe riser.
  3. Place the PCIe card on an antistatic mat.

    Caution:

    Whenever you remove a PCIe card, you should replace it with another PCIe card or a PCIe filler panel. Installing PCIe filler panels in vacant PCIe slots helps reduce the level of electromagnetic interference (EMI) emitted by the server and provides proper airflow across all server components. See Remove and Install Filler Panels.

Install a PCIe Card

Note:

PCIe slot 1 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems.
  1. Retrieve the PCIe card and riser you want to install.
  2. Install the PCIe card into the PCIe riser.
    1. Hold the riser in one hand and use your other hand to carefully insert the PCIe card connector into the riser.

      Figure showing how to install a PCIe card in a PCIe riser.
  3. Install the PCIe riser into the server.