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Install the cross braces

Use this information to install the cross braces.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • The system supports two types of front cross bars, as 1 and 2 shown in the illustration below, with the triangle marks pointing out their differences. Make sure to use front cross bar 2 if the system operates the Connect-X 8 shared I/O configuration or Connect-X 8 socket direct configuration.

    Figure 1. Front cross bar types

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

Procedure

  1. Place the front and rear cross braces to the tray.
    Figure 2. Placing the cross braces to the tray

  2. Install the front and rear cross braces to the tray.
    1. Install 18x PH1 screws to secure the cross braces.
      Figure 3. Front and rear cross braces installation (18x screws)

    2. Fasten 12x PH1 screws to install the cross braces.
      Figure 4. Front and rear cross braces installation (12x screws)

After you finish

  1. Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.

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

  3. Connect all required external cables to the solution.
    Note
    Use extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
  4. 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.