GPU kit
The GPU SW kit is available for the Customer. Depending on the kit ordered, the respective components are available.
CAUTION: Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated
and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the
system warranty.
WARNING: Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products.
Table 69. Components in the full length (FL) GPU kit
Components GPU kit
Details Quantity
Risers Riser configuration (RC)
1 or 2
1
Shroud GPU shroud NA
Fans HPR Silver fan 1
Heat sinks Standard or
Performance heatsink
based on the processor
wattage
1
Cables Power cable NA
FL - Full Length, HL - Half Length, HPR - High Performance, RC - Riser configuration
NOTE: Adding GPUs to a system may increase the power envelope of that configuration beyond the current power supplies
rated capability. Confirm power increase and upgrade PSU as needed to avoid negative impact on performance.
NOTE: The power cable is imprinted with a silkscreen indicating which connector on the system board and to which GPU it
should be connected. See the GPU power cable matrix table below for the power cable required for your GPU.
NOTE: See expansion card installation guidelines for more information about riser configuration supported for the system.
Before you begin, follow the safety guidelines and before working inside the system instructions.
1. Install the High performance silver (HPR) cooling fan.
2. Remove the air shroud.
3. Install the GPU into the full butterfly riser, see install an expansion card into the riser.
NOTE: See Install an expansion card riser it the system into the system.
NOTE: For information about riser slot location on the system board, see the system borard jumpers and connectors
section.
4. If applicable, connect the power cables to the GPU. To know the connectors for the GPU on the system board, see the
system borard jumpers and connectors section.
See the GPU power cable matrix to know about the requirement of cables for the GPU.
NOTE: A maximum of one SW GPU is supported on the system.
After installing, follow the After working inside the system instructions.
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