Figure 114. Installing the NVLink sponge
Next steps
1. Install the rear mounting front PERC module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the NVLink bridges
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the rear mounting front PERC module.
NOTE: Observe the cable routing before disconnecting the cables.
4. Remove the NVLink sponges.
5. Remove the GPU riser module.
6. Number of NVLink bridges vary as per the GPU.
7. Slot priority for GPU card installation without NVLink bridges: slot 31, slot 33, slot 34, and slot 32.
8. Slot priority for GPU card installation with NVLink bridges: slot 33, slot 34, slot 31, and slot 32.
NOTE: For more information about supported GPU cards and their slot priority, see expansion card installation guidelines.
Steps
1. Holding the edges, pull the NVLink bridges out of the GPU cards.
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Installing and removing system components