Nvidia DGX A100 Service Manual

Chapter 11. M.2 Boot Drive Riser
Assembly Replacement
This chapter applies when both M.2 OS drives need to be replaced. In that case, a replacement riser
assembly (which includes both M.2 NVMe drives) should be ordered.
11.1. M.2 Boot Drive Riser Assembly
Replacement Overview
This is a high-level overview of the procedure to replace the boot drive riser assembly.
1. Conrm that both M.2 drives cannot be reached and need to be replaced.
2. Get replacement M.2 riser assembly from NVIDIA Enterprise Support.
3. Power down the system.
4. Label all motherboard tray cables and unplug them.
5. Slide out the motherboard tray and open the motherboard tray lid.
6. Pull out the M.2 riser assembly with both M.2 disks attached.
7. Install the new M.2 riser assembly with both M.2 disks attached..
8. Close the lid on the motherboard tray.
9. Slide the motherboard tray into the system.
10. Plug in all cables using the labels as a reference.
11. Power on the system.
12. Re-install the OS and conrm the system is healthy.
13. Ship back the failed unit to NVIDIA Enterprise Support using the packaging provided.
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Nvidia DGX A100 Specifications

General

Brand	Nvidia
Model	DGX A100
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English