Installing an accelerator or GPUInstalling an accelerator or GPU
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
The components included with the hardware option kit
T-30 Torx screwdriver
T-10 Torx screwdriver
High-performance heatsinks must be installed with this option.
About this taskAbout this task
An accelerator or GPU can be installed into the primary, secondary, or tertiary position. This procedure shows an installation in the
secondary position.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Observe the following alert.
CAUTION:CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCIe slots have
either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
Extending the server from the rack.
Removing the server from the rack.
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Removing the air baffle or midplane drive cage.
7. Install the appropriate retention clip onto the air baffle.
Install the clip that supports your configuration. Primary, secondary, and tertiary positions are shown.
8. Install high-performance heatsinks .
9. Install the air baffle .
10. Remove the rear wall blank.
The secondary rear wall blank is shown.
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