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Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-7 NDR 200)

Use this information to install a PCIe riser assembly with ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter.

About this task

Required tools

Make sure you have the following kits at hand to properly replace the component:

  • Miscellaneous parts kit

  • CX7 NDR200 Thermal Kits (only damaged conduction plate needs to be replaced)

  • ConnectX-7 NDR200 Putty pad kit

  • SD650-N V3 Cutted 2U PCIe bracket (only if installing a new ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter)

Important
Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines

  • To identify the gap pad/putty pad location and orientation, see Gap pad/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.

Attention

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

  • Turn off the corresponding DWC tray that you are going to perform the task on.

  • Disconnect all external cables from the enclosure.

  • Use extra force to disconnect QSFP cables if they are connected to the solution.

Procedure

  1. If installing a new ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter, replace the original adapter bracket with the cutted 2U PCIe bracket.
    1 Cutted 2U PCIe bracke


    1. Remove the two screws from the adapter.
    2. Remove the original bracket from the adapter
      Figure 1. Removing original bracket from ConnectX-7 NDR 200

    3. Install the cutted 2U PCIe bracket to the adapter.
    4. Fasten the two screws to secure the bracket to the adapter.
      Figure 2. Installing customized bracket to ConnectX-7 NDR 200

  2. Install the ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter to the PCIe riser cage. Align the ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser cage; then, carefully press the adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated. Fasten the screw to secure the adapter.
    Figure 3. Installing the ConnectX-7 NDR 200 adapter to the riser cage

  3. If the interface plate was removed, place the interface plate onto the node; then, secure the interface plate with five Phillips #2 screws.
    Figure 4. Interface plate installation
    Interface plate installation
  4. Replace the interface plate putty pad with a new one. Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.
    Figure 5. Interface pad on cold plate for CX-7 NDR 200
    Interface pad on cold plate for CX-7 NDR 200
  5. Install the PCIe riser assembly.
    1. Install one hex standoff screw to the cold plate.
    2. Align the tab on the PCIe riser assembly with the slot on the front of the node; then, insert the PCIe riser assembly onto the system board.
    3. Secure the riser assembly with one screw.
    Figure 6. PCIe riser assembly installation
    PCIe riser assembly installation
  6. Secure the PCIe riser assembly.
    1. Install the clamp bracket and fasten the captive screw.
    2. Fasten the captive screw on the PCIe riser assembly.
    3. Install two screws to secure the PCIe riser assembly.
    Figure 7. Clamp bracket captive screw installation
    Clamp bracket captive screw installation
After you finish

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

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