Expansion-
card riser
PCIe slot on the
expansion-card
riser
Processor
connection
Height Length Link
width
Slot width
2 Processor 1 Half Height Half
Height
x8 x16
NOTE: The PCIE_G3_X8 and PCIE_G3_X16 are the two different types of risers supported on R430
systems. You can install an expansion card on the system board only using expansion-card riser.
NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot-swappable.
The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and
mechanical fit. The expansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority
indicated. All other expansion cards must be installed in card priority and slot priority order.
Table 4. Expansion card installation order
Card priority Card type Slot priority Maximum allowed
1 RAID 1, 2 2
2 56 Gb Infiniband
NICs
1,2 2
3 10 Gb NICs 1, 2 2
4 FC8 HBA 1, 2 2
5 1 Gb NICs 1, 2 2
6 Non-RAID 1, 2 2
Removing the expansion-card riser
Prerequisites
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.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
Holding the touch points, lift the expansion-card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
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