– Six high performance cooling fans
• All GPUs must be of the same type and model.
• You can install up to three double-wide or six single-wide GPUs.
• The ller bracket on the GPU air shroud must be removed before installing the GPU.
• Ensure that high performance fans and GPU air shroud are installed.
NOTE: When using systems with GPU, ensure that you install PSUs with 1100 W or higher, and set the PSU conguration to non-
redundant mode.
Removing a GPU
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Press the blue tabs on either sides of the shroud and remove the top cover of the GPU air shroud.
Figure 87. Removing the top cover of GPU air shroud
Steps
1 Lift the expansion card latch.
2 Close the PCIe card holder latch on the GPU air shroud.
3 Hold the GPU by its edges and slide out the GPU at an angle to release it from the connector on the riser.
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