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Install the venting block

Use this information to install the venting block.

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-N V3 Water Loop Gap Pad Kit (The water loop carrier in the Service Kit is reusable, it is recommended to keep it at the facility where the server operates for future replacement needs.)

    • SD650-N V3 Water Loop Putty Pad Kit

    • SD650-N V3 SXM5 PCM Fixture

    • SXM5 PCM Kit

  • Screws and screwdrivers

    Prepare the following screwdrivers to ensure you can install and remove corresponding screws properly.
    Screw TypeScrewdriver Type
    Hex screwdriver6 mm hex head screwdriver
    Torx T10 screwTorx T10 head screwdriver
    Torx T15 screwTorx T15 head screwdriver
    Phillips #1 screwPhillips #1 head screwdriver
    Phillips #2 screwPhillips #2 head screwdriver
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.

  • To avoid damaging the water loop, always use the water loop carrier when removing, installing or folding the water loop.

  • A torque screwdriver is available for request if you do not have one at hand.

Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

Tighten the two Phillips #1 screws to install the venting block to the GPU node.
Figure 1. Venting block installation
Venting block installation
After you finish

  1. Install the network board. See Install the network board (trained technician only).

  2. Install the MCIO cables. Follow the guidance and routing information in Internal cable routing.

  3. Install the bus bar. See Install the bus bar.

  4. Install the cross braces. See Install the cross braces.

  5. Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.

  6. Install the tray into the enclosure. See Install a DWC tray in the enclosure.

  7. Connect all required external cables to the solution.
    Note
    Use extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.

  8. 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.