Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 Series Setup Manual page 174

• ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR/200GbE QSFP56 1-port PCIe adapter is supported only when
the following requirements are met:
– The server chassis is the eight 3.5-inch-drive bays chassis, eight 2.5-inch-drive bays chassis, sixteen
2.5- inch- drive bays chassis, or twenty 2.5- inch-drive bays chassis.
– The operating temperature is equal to or less than 35°C.
– Two processors installed.
– The PCIe adapter can only be installed in PCIe slot 1, and the auxiliary connection card can only be
installed in PCIe slot 5 or PCIe slot 6.
• For information about installing a Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR/200GbE QSFP56 1-port PCIe adapter with
the ThinkSystem Mellanox HDR/200GbE 2x PCIe Aux Kit on the riser assembly, refer to the most up-to-
date documentation at
hdr_200gbe_2x_pcie_aux_kit%2FThinkSystem_Mellanox_HDR200GbE_2xPCIe_Aux_Kit.html&cp=7_9_4
Before installing a PCIe adapter on the riser assembly:
1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, take the new PCIe adapter out of the package and place it on a static-
protective surface.
2. Locate an appropriate PCIe slot. See "Rear view" on page 26 to identify the PCIe slots of your server.
To install a PCIe adapter on the riser assembly, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
• Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-A25P7vBoGa_wn7D7XTgDS_
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50483444
Step 1. Align the PCIe adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser card. Then, carefully press the PCIe adapter
straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
Figure 99. PCIe adapter installation
Note: Carefully handle the PCIe adapter by its edges.
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