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POWER SPECIFICATIONS
The Tesla K40 GPU accelerator requires power from the PCI Express connector as well
as one or two auxiliary power connectors.
Table 6. Auxiliary Power Connectors
8-Pin Header 6-Pin Header Support Notes
Connect 8-pin cable Connect 6-pin cable Yes
Connect 8-pin cable No cable installed Yes 8-pin cable must supply
175 W
Connect 6-pin cable Connect 6-pin cable No 8-pin connector should
always be connected
Note: Detailed information about power draw by rail will be available to
authorized system partners in the Tesla K40 system design guide.