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Gap pad identification and location

Follow the information in this section to identify shape, location, replacing scenarios, and instruction on the gap pads used in SC750 V4.

Installation guidelines for gap pads used in SC750 V4​

See the following for gap pads and putty pads used in SC750 V4:

Water loop gap pads​

Figure 1. Gap pads on the rear end of the water loop

Figure 2. Gap pads on the front end of the water loop

Table 1. Water loop gap pads
Pad numberComponent installation requiring the padsScenario requiring pad replacingPad attaching locationPad attaching instructions

1, 2, 3, 4

Replace the pad when the pad on water loop is damaged or detached.Rear end of the water loop

  1. Peel of blue or transparent plastic film on the pad, and attach this side to the water loop.

  2. After the pad is attached to water loop, remove the other plastic film from the pad.

11

Replace the pad when the pad on water loop is damaged or detached.Mixing chamber on the rear end of the water loop

  1. Keep the yellow side facing up, peel of the plastic film from the bottom side.

  2. Keep the yellow side facing up, and attach the pad to the mixing chamber.

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

10, 12, 13, 14, 15

Replace the pad when the pad on water loop is damaged or detached.Front end of the water loop

  1. Peel of blue or transparent plastic film on the pad, and attach this side to the water loop.

  2. After the pad is attached to water loop, remove the other plastic film from the pad.

VR cold plate gap pads​

Figure 3. VR cold plate gap pads

Table 2. VR cold plate gap pads
Pad numberComponent installation requiring the padsScenario requiring pad replacingPad attaching locationPad attaching instructions
1Replace the pad when the pad on VR cold plate is damaged or detached.Top side of the VR cold plate

Peel off the transparent plastic film on the pad, and attach this side to the cold plate.

2

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pads whenever the VR cold plate is removed.

Bottom side of the VR cold plate

  1. There are two plastic films on the pad, one is transparent, the other has printing on it.

  2. Peel off the transparent plastic film, and attach this side to the cold plate.

  3. Peel off the other plastic film.

ConnectX-7 NDR adapter gap pads​

Figure 4. ConnectX-7 NDR adapter gap pads

Table 3. ConnectX-7 NDR adapter gap pads
Pad numberComponent installation requiring the padsScenario requiring pad replacingPad attaching locationPad attaching instructions
1

Install a ConnectX-7 NDR 400 adapter riser assembly.

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pads whenever the ConnectX-7 NDR 400 riser assembly is removed.

ConnectX-7 NDR 400 interface plate

  1. There are two plastic films on the pad, one is transparent, the other has printing on it.

  2. Peel off the transparent plastic film, and attach this side to the cold plate.

  3. Peel off the other plastic film.

2

Install a ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter riser assembly.

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pads whenever the ConnectX-7 NDR 200 riser assembly is removed.

ConnectX-7 NDR 200 interface plate

ConnectX-8 adapter gap pads​

Figure 5. ConnectX-8 adapter gap pads

Table 4. ConnectX-8 adapter gap pads
Pad numberComponent installation requiring the padsScenario requiring pad replacingPad attaching locationPad attaching instructions
1

Install a ConnectX-8 adapter riser assembly.

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pads whenever the ConnectX-8 riser assembly is removed.

ConnectX-8 interface plate

  1. There are two plastic films on the pad, one is transparent, the other has printing on it.

  2. Peel off the transparent plastic film, and attach this side to the cold plate.

  3. Peel off the other plastic film.

2

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pads whenever the ConnectX-8 riser assembly is removed.

ConnectX-8 interface plate

OPA 400 adapter gap pads​

Figure 6. OPA 400 adapter gap pad

Table 5. OPA 400 adapter gap pads
Pad numberComponent installation requiring the padsScenario requiring pad replacingPad attaching locationPad attaching instructions
1

Install an OPA 400 adapter riser assembly.

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pads whenever the OPA 400 riser assembly is removed.

OPA 400 interface plate

  1. There are two plastic films on the pad, one is transparent, the other has printing on it.

  2. Peel off the transparent plastic film, and attach this side to the cold plate.

  3. Peel off the other plastic film.

E3.S drive gap pads​



Table 6. E3.S drive gap pads
Pad numberComponent installation requiring the padsPad attaching locationPad replacing scenarioPad attaching instructions
1Top side of the E3.S middle cold plateReplace the pad when the pad on the E3.S middle cold plate is damaged or detached

  1. Peel off blue or transparent plastic film on the pad, and attach this side to the cold plate.

  2. After the pad is attached to cold plate, remove the other plastic film from the pad.

2Bottom side of the E3.S middle cold plate

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pad whenever the E3.S middle cold plate is removed.

  1. There are two plastic films on the pad, one is transparent, the other has printing on it.

  2. Peel off the transparent plastic film, and attach this side to the cold plate.

  3. Peel off the other plastic film.

3E3.S drive heat sinkReplace the pad when the pad on the E3.S drive heat sink is damaged or detached.

  1. Keep the yellow side facing up, peel of the plastic film from the bottom side.

  2. Keep the yellow side facing up, and attach the pad to the E3.S drive heat sink.

4

Install an E3.S front drive cage assembly

Water loopReplace the pad when the pad on the water loop is damaged or detached.

  1. Keep the yellow side facing up, peel of the plastic film from the bottom side.

  2. Keep the yellow side facing up, and attach the pad to the water loop.

5

Install an E3.S front drive cage assembly

Water loop

Single-use gap pad

Replace the pads whenever the E3.S front drive cage is removed.

  1. There are two plastic films on the pad, one is transparent, the other has printing on it.

  2. Peel off the transparent plastic film, and attach this side to the cold plate.

  3. Peel off the other plastic film.