Install a power distribution board
Follow instructions in this section to install a power distribution board.
About this task
To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.
Attention
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the node and chassis; then, take the component out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Procedure
- Connect the sideband cable to the power distribution board.
- Install the power distribution board.
Align the screws holes on the power distribution board with the screw holes on the node; then, lower and insert the power distribution board into place.
Tighten the five screws to secure the power distribution board to the node.NoteMake sure that the standoffs are securely seated in the holes of the power distribution board.
Figure 1. Installation of a power distribution board
- Connect the power cable to the power distribution board; then, reconnect the power distribution board cables to the system board (see Power distribution board cable routing).
After you finish
- Reinstall the power bus bar (see Install a power bus bar).
- If necessary, reinstall the PCIe riser assembly to the node and reconnect the required PCIe cables to the system board (see Install a PCIe riser assembly and Internal cable routing).
- If necessary, reinstall the GPU air duct (see Install a GPU air duct).
- Make sure that all the required cables are routed and connected correctly; then, reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).
- Reinstall the node into the chassis (see Install a node to the chassis).
- Make sure that the required power supply units are installed and power cords are connected; then, power on the node (see Install a hot-swap power supply and Power on the node).
- Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).
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