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Installing a pci express card, 38 installing a pci express card, About pci express cards for the xserve – Apple Xserve (Early 2009) User Manual

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Chapter 2

Installing or Replacing Components

Installing a PCI Express Card

The Xserve has two PCI Express (PCI-E) slots:

Slot 1 accepts 6.6 inch PCI-E cards

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Slot 2 accepts 9 inch PCI-E cards

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To install a card, you first insert it into the included riser, and then insert the riser into
the slot. Both slots accept the PCI-E riser shown below.

Connectors on PCI Express x16 riser

About PCI Express Cards for the Xserve

The Xserve accepts cards that meet these specifications:

x16 PCI-E cards

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6.6 inch maximum length (slot 1), 9 inch (slot 2)

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25 W maximum power consumption per card

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To install a PCI-E card:

1

Shut down the Xserve and unplug all cables.

Important:

Be sure the Xserve is turned off and the power cords are unplugged before

you install or remove a PCI-E card or riser.

2

Remove the Xserve from the rack and open it. For instructions, see “Opening and

Closing the Xserve” on page 30.