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Install a ConnectX-8 adapter to a riser cage

Use this information to install a ConnectX-8 adapter to a riser cage.

About this task

Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. If a filler is installed, remove the PH1 screw and remove the filler out of the PCIe riser-cage.
    Figure 1. Filler removal
    Filler removal
  2. Install a ConnectX-8 adapter to the riser cage.
    1. Align the adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser-cage. Carefully press the adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated.
    2. Fasten the PH1 screw to secure the adapter.
    3. For shared I/O or socket direct configurations, connect the cable to the adapter.
    Figure 2. Installing ConnectX-8 adapter to the riser cage
    PCIe adapter installation
After you finish

  1. Install the Connect-8 adapter riser assembly. See Install a ConnectX-8 adapter riser assembly.

  2. Install the cross braces. See Install the cross braces.

  3. Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.

  4. Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a tray in the enclosure.

  5. Connect all required external cables to the solution.
    Note
    Use extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
  6. Check the power LED on each node to make sure it changes from fast blink to slow blink to indicate all nodes are ready to be powered on.
    Note

    Shared I/O configuration requires specific nodes power-on sequence. When powering on the system, power on Node B first; then, power on Node A. For more information, see PCIe adapter cable routing.