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120 Installing System Components
• When the optional x16-link riser is installed, slot 4 is not available.
• The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable.
• Besides the integrated storage controller, the system supports a maximum
of two PERC or SAS controller expansion cards to manage external
storage.
CAUTION: To ensure proper cooling no more than two of the four expansion cards
can have a power consumption of greater than 15W (up to 25W maximum each),
not including the integrated storage controller.
• Table 3-1 provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper
cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority
should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other
expansion cards should be installed in card priority and slot priority order.
Table 3-1. Expansion-Card Installation Order
Installing an Expansion Card
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
Card
Priority Card Type Slot Priority
Max
Allowed
Greater
Than 15W?
1 PERC 5/E controller 1,3,4 2 Y
2 PERC 6/E controller 3,4,1 2 Y
3 10 Gb NIC 3,4,1,2 2 Y
4 All other Dell storage cards 3,4,1 2 Y
5 All other NICs 1,2,3,4 4
1
N
2
6 Non-Dell storage cards 1,2,3,4 4
1
N
2
1
Maximum of 2 of any card whose maximum power exceeds 15W.
2
Refer to the expansion card documentation to ensure that the maximum power does not exceed
15W.