NVIDIA DGX A100 DU-09821-001 _v01|ii
Table of Contents
Chapter1.Introduction to the NVIDIA DGX A100 System................................................... 1
1.1.Hardware Overview................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1.DGX A100 Models and Component Descriptions..............................................................2
1.1.2.Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................................3
1.1.3.Power Specifications.......................................................................................................... 4
1.1.3.1.Support for N+N Redundancy.....................................................................................4
1.1.4.DGX A100 Locking Power Cord Specification................................................................... 4
1.1.5.Using the Locking Power Cords........................................................................................5
1.1.6.Environmental Specifications............................................................................................ 7
1.1.7.Front Panel Connections and Controls.............................................................................7
1.1.7.1.With a Bezel.................................................................................................................7
1.1.7.2.With the Bezel Removed.............................................................................................8
1.1.8.Rear Panel Modules...........................................................................................................8
1.1.9.Motherboard Connections and Controls...........................................................................9
1.1.10.Motherboard Tray Components.....................................................................................10
1.1.11.GPU Tray Components...................................................................................................10
1.2.Network Connections, Cables, and Adaptors........................................................................11
1.2.1.Network Ports.................................................................................................................. 11
1.2.2.Supported Network Cables and Adaptors...................................................................... 12
1.3.DGX A100 System Topology....................................................................................................13
1.4.DGX OS Software.....................................................................................................................13
1.5.Additional Documentation...................................................................................................... 14
1.6.Customer Support...................................................................................................................14
Chapter2.Connecting to the DGX A100............................................................................15
2.1.Connecting to the Console.....................................................................................................15
2.1.1.Direct Connection.............................................................................................................15
2.1.2.Remote Connection through the BMC............................................................................17
2.2.SSH Connection to the OS......................................................................................................19
Chapter3.First Boot Setup............................................................................................... 20
3.1.Setting up the System............................................................................................................ 20
3.2.Post Setup Tasks.................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1.Obtaining Software Updates............................................................................................ 23
3.2.2.Enabling the srp Daemon................................................................................................23
Chapter4.Quick Start and Basic Operation......................................................................24
4.1.Installation and Configuration................................................................................................24