Install the E3.S switch board
Use this information to install the E3.S switch board.
About this task
Screwdriver for PH 2, T10, and T15 screws
Water loop shipping bracket
GPU cold plate handle assembly
GB200 NVL4 TIM Jig
T15 screwdriver
T10 bit together with torque wrench
SC777 V4 GB200 Grease SE 7921
Thermal interface materials for MCIO configuration
Water loop putty pads and gap pads
Water loop DCSCM pads
(Optional, if E3.S switch board is installed.) Water loop E3.S switch board pad
Water loop host board pads
Thermal interface materials for Dual CX8 mezzanine module configuration
GB200-NVL4 putty pad for Dual CX8 mezzanine module configuration
Water loop putty pads and gap pads
Water loop DCSCM pads
(Optional, if E3.S switch board is installed.) Water loop E3.S switch board pad
Water loop host board pads
ConnectX-7 400 interface plate pad
OSFP interface plate pads
ConnectX-7 200 interface plate pads
ConnectX-8 XDR interface plate pads
Dual CX8 mezzanine module configuration GB200-NVL4 putty pad
E3.S drive cage bottom pad
E3.S drive cage heat pipe gap pad
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SC777 V4 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.
Procedure
- If necessary, install five (5x) PH1 screws to install the E3.S switch board to the cookie sheet.Figure 1. Installing E3.S switch to cookie sheet
- Align the E3.S switch board to the guide flanges on the front of the tray; then, place the E3.S switch board to the tray, and push the E3.S switch board to connect it to the host board.Figure 2. Installing the E3.S switch board to the tray
- Align the E3.S switch board with the guidance marking on the tray. Then, push the E3.S switch board to connect it to the host board.Figure 3. Connecting the E3.S switch board to the host board
- Fasten two (2x) thumb screws to secure the E3.S switch board to the tray.Figure 4. Fastening screws to secure the E3.S switch board
Install the water loop. See Install the water loop.
Install the E3.S drive cage. See Install an E3.S drive cage assembly.
- Install the PCIe adapter riser cage. See Install a ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter riser assembly, Install a ConnectX-7 NDR 400 adapter riser assembly, Install a ConnectX-8 XDR adapter riser assembly, or Install the OSFP module.
Install the cross bar. See Install the cross bar.
Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.
Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a tray in the enclosure.
- Connect all required external cables to the solution.NoteUse extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
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.