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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
3.9 GPUs and PCIe Cards
The system provides bays that each support four double-width GPUs and three single-width
PCIe cards or GPUs. GPUs must be installed by the manufacturer.
Figure 3-17. GPU and Expansion Bays
PCIe Expansion Cards
Slots 5, 6, and 7 support FHFL single width expansion cards.
GPU Support
Use CPU air shroud to satisfy thermal requirements. GPU support conditions depend on
contact Supermicro representative for details. Fastest GPU communication is accomplished
using NVIDIA NVLINK.
System Features: Rear
Feature Description
1
to
4
Bays
PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for GPUs (FHFL, double width)
5
to
7
Bays
PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion slots (FHHL, single width)
2
1
5
7
4
3
6