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Installing a GPU adapter in the BladeCenter GPU expansion unit

Use these instructions to install a GPU adapter in the BladeCenter GPU expansion unit installed on a blade server.

Note
This section does not apply to the IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Type 4195 appliance.

To install a GPU adapter in the BladeCenter GPU expansion unit, complete the following steps:

  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for instructions).
  3. If the expansion unit is installed on a blade server or another expansion unit, remove it (see Removing an optional expansion unit for instructions).
  4. Remove the blade server cover (see Removing the blade server cover for instructions).
  5. If an expansion unit is installed over the expansion unit you want to install the adapter in, remove that expansion unit (see Removing an optional expansion unit for instructions).
  6. If you have not already done so, touch the static-protective package that contains the GPU adapter to any unpainted metal surface of the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack-component for at least 2 seconds.
  7. Remove the GPU adapter from its static-protective package.
  8. Connect the GPU adapter to the PCI connector in the expansion-unit riser assembly, as shown in the following illustration.
    Graphic illustrating installing a GPU adapter to expansion-unit riser assembly
  9. Carefully turn over the expansion-unit riser assembly, and use a Phillips screwdriver to install the four non-captive retaining screws, as shown in the following illustration.
    Graphic illustrating installing screws
  10. Turn over the expansion-unit riser assembly and install the riser assembly into the expansion unit system board, as shown in the following illustration.
    Graphic illustrating installing riser assembly
  11. Carefully reposition the expansion-unit riser assembly, aligning it with the expansion-unit system-board-assembly rails.
  12. Firmly slide the assemblies together until the tray-release button securely locks the panels.
  13. Connect the auxiliary power cable (A), as shown in the following illustration.
    Graphic illustrating connecting cables
  14. Connect the cable to the expansion-unit system board. Replace the retention bracket and tighten the screws (B), as shown in the illustration above.
  15. Install the cover that comes with the expansion unit (see Closing the blade server cover).
  16. Install the expansion unit (see Installing an optional expansion unit).
  17. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit (see Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit).