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GPU adapter installation sequence in the 2U GPU tray

When you install additional GPU adapters in the 2U GPU tray, install them in the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance.

Note
Use only GPU adapters of the same type in the 2U GPU tray.
Table 1. GPU adapter installation sequence in the 2U GPU tray.

Two column table documenting the number of installed GPU adapter population sequence.

Number of installed GPU adapterGPU adapter population sequence
First GPU adapter installedSlot 2
Second GPU adapter installedSlot 3
Third GPU adapter installedSlot 4
Fourth GPU adapter installedSlot 5

If nVidia Grid K2 GPU adapters are installed, install them in the order shown in the following table.

Table 2. GPU adapter installation sequence if nVidia Grid K2 GPU adapter is installed in the 2U GPU tray.

Two column table documenting the number of installed GPU adapter population sequence.

Number of installed GPU adapterGPU adapter population sequence
First GPU adapter installedSlot 3
Second GPU adapter installedSlot 4
Third GPU adapter installedSlot 2
Fourth GPU adapter installedSlot 5
Figure 1. GPU slots of the 2U GPU tray
Graphic illustrating the GPU slots of the 2U GPU tray