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Install a PCIe adapter to a riser cage

Use this information to install a PCIe 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. (ONLY for ConnectX-7 200 or ConnectX-7 200) For shared I/O or socket direct configurations, connect the cable.
    1. Gently push the connectors into the slots.
    2. Close the cable covers and slightly press the cable covers until they click into place.
    3. Insert the two latches into the slots next to the connectors.
    4. Close the cable clip covers and slightly press them to secure the connectors.
    Attention

    • There are WHITE CABLE and BLACK CABLE callouts on the adapter, connect the cables to the connectors according to the cable colors.

    • There are MAIN and AUX labels on cables, connect MAIN ends to the main adapter and connect AUX ends to the auxiliary adapter.

    Figure 2. ConnectX-7 200 or ConnectX-7 200 PCIe cable installation
    PCIe adapter cable installation
  3. Install the PCIe 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.
      Figure 3. Installing PCIe adapter
      PCIe adapter installation
After you finish

  1. Install the PCIe adapter riser cage. See Install a ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter riser assembly or Install a ConnectX-7 NDR 400 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.