Dell EMC XC Core XC450 Installation and Service Manual
Expansion card installation guidelines
- Riser 2C (Slot 3)
- Riser 1 (Slot 1)
| Configurations | Expansion card risers | PCIe Slots | Controlling processor | Height | Length | Slot width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Config0. with 1x LP | R1 | 1 | Processor 1 | Low Profile | Half length | x16 |
| Config1. with 2x LP | R1 | 1 | Processor 1 | Low Profile | Half length | x16 |
| R2c | 3 | Processor 2 | Low Profile | Half length | x16 | |
| Config2. with 1x LP | R1 | 1 | Processor 1 | Low Profile | Half length | x16 |
| Config5. with 0x LP | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
NOTE:The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable.
The following table provides guidelines 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 the other expansion cards should be installed in the card priority and slot priority order.
| Card type | Slot priority | Maximum number of cards |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Serial port module (LP) | 1 | 1 |
| Intel (NIC: 100 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Broadcom (NIC: 25 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Intel (NIC: 25 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Mellanox (NIC: 25 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Broadcom (NIC: 10 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Intel (NIC: 10 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Mellanox (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Broadcom (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Dell BOSS S1 Module | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Card type | Slot priority | Maximum number of cards |
|---|---|---|
| Intel (NIC: 100 Gb) | 3, 1 | 2 |
| Broadcom (NIC: 25 Gb) | 3, 1 | 2 |
| Intel (NIC: 25 Gb) | 3, 1 | 2 |
| Mellanox (NIC: 25 Gb) | 3, 1 | 2 |
| Broadcom (NIC: 10 Gb) | 3, 1 | 2 |
| Intel (NIC: 10 Gb) | 3, 1 | 2 |
| Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Mellanox (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Broadcom (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Dell BOSS S1 Module | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Card type | Slot priority | Maximum number of cards |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Serial port module (LP) | 1 | 1 |
| Intel (NIC: 100 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Broadcom (NIC: 25 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Intel (NIC: 25 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Mellanox (NIC: 25 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Broadcom (NIC: 10 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Intel (NIC: 10 Gb) | 1 | 1 |
| Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Mellanox (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Broadcom (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Dell BOSS S1 Module | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Card type | Slot priority | Maximum number of cards |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Mellanox (OCP: 25 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Broadcom (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Intel (OCP: 10 Gb) | Integrated slot | 1 |
| Dell BOSS S1 Module | Integrated slot | 1 |
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