Install the power distribution board
Use this information to install the power distribution board.
About this task
Required tools
Make sure you have the required tools listed below in hand to properly replace the component.
Water loop kits
SD650-I V3 Water loop service kit (03KH870)
Conduction plate parts (03KH864) (Only damaged parts needs to be replaced)
M.2 Putty pad kit (03LD666)
Drive gap pad or putty pad kits according to the drives installed in the tray. See their respective replacement procedures for more information.
ConnectX series adapter putty pad kits according to the ConnectX adapter installed in the tray. See their respective replacement procedures for more information.
Screws and screwdrivers
Prepare the following screwdrivers to ensure you can install and remove corresponding screws properly.Screwdriver Type Screw Type Torx T10 head screwdriver Torx T10 screw Torx T30 head screwdriver Torx T30 screw Phillips #1 head screwdriver Phillips #1 screw Phillips #2 head screwdriver Phillips #2 screw
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
After updating XCC firmware, perform virtual reseat via SMM2 to optimize system, see SMM2 User Guide.
Screwdriver Type | Screw Type |
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Torx T10 head screwdriver | Torx T10 screw |
Torx T30 head screwdriver | Torx T30 screw |
Phillips #1 head screwdriver | Phillips #1 screw |
Phillips #2 head screwdriver | Phillips #2 screw |
Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SD650-I V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.
To identify the gap pad/putty pad location and orientation, see Gap pad and putty pad identification and location.
Before replacing the gap pad/putty pad, gently clean the interface plate or the hardware surface with an alcohol cleaning pad.
Hold the gap pad/putty pad carefully to avoid deformation. Make sure no screw hole or opening is blocked by the gap pad/putty pad material.
Do not use expired putty pad. Check the expiry date on putty pad package. If the putty pads are expired, acquire new ones to properly replace them.
Procedure
Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.
Install the memory modules. See Install a memory module.
Install the DIMM comb. See Install a DIMM comb.
Install the M.2 backplane assembly. See Install the M.2 backplane assembly.
Install the drive cage. See Install a drive cage assembly.
Install the PCIe riser assembly. See Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-6) , PCIe riser assembly replacement (ConnectX-7 NDR 200), or Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-7 NDR 400).
Install the cross braces. See Install the cross braces.
Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.
Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a DWC 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.
Demo video