Dell PowerEdge R940 Instruction page 4

Upgrading the dual processor to quad processor system

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Figure 2. Removing the system cover

Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.

Remove the air shroud for the dual processor system.

NOTE:

The dual processor system air shroud can be discarded.

NOTE:

If applicable, remove the two 3UPI cables from the system board. If you have a dual processor 1UPI system, then

you might not require to remove any cables.

NOTE:

If NVMe drives are installed, then you need to remove and discard the dual processor NVMe cables and replace

them with new NVMe cables. The NVMe extender cards will need to be moved from the system board PCIe slots to the

I/O riser PCIe slots.

Install the 5UPI cables available in the kit to the connectors on the system board. For more information, refer to the System

Information Label (SIL) for cabling.

Hold the PEM (Processor Expansion Module) power board by the edges and install the PEM power boards into the connector on the

system board.

Upgrading the dual processor to quad processor system for the PowerEdge R940