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Pci-x expansion cage option – HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server User Manual

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o

Close or install the tower bezel, as needed.

o

Slide the server back into the rack.

11.

Connect any required external cables to the expansion board. Refer to the documentation that ships
with the expansion board.

PCI-X expansion cage option

The PCI-X expansion cage option converts one PCI Express slot into two PCI-X slots for additional expansion
board capability. The PCI-X expansion cage does not support expansion boards with internal cabling
requirements.
This option provides health monitoring of the riser fans which appear as fans 5 and 6.
In addition, both expansion boards installed in the PCI-X expansion cage appear as slots 1 and 2.
To install the component:

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and

remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI-X expansion cage.

1.

Power down the server (on page

24

).

2.

Do one of the following:

o

Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed ("

Open or remove the tower bezel

" on page

25

).

o

Remove the server from the rack (on page

25

).

3.

Remove the access panel (on page

26

).

4.

Remove the two T-10 screws from the rear panel, and then remove the rear access panel. Retain the
screws for securing the PCI-X expansion cage.