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Remove the OSFP module

Use this information to remove the OSFP module.

About this task

Required tools

Make sure that you have the SD650-N V3 OSFP Putty Pad Kit to properly replace the component.

Prepare the following screwdrivers to ensure you can install and remove corresponding screws properly.
Screw Type/UsageScrewdriver Type
Hex screw4.5 mm hex head screwdriver
Releasing OSFP module from conduction plateFlat head screwdriver
Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the tray from the enclosure. See Remove a DWC tray from the enclosure.
    2. Remove the tray cover. See Remove the tray cover.
    3. Remove the cross braces. See Remove the cross braces.
    4. Remove the M.2 backplane assembly. See Remove the M.2 backplane assembly.
  2. Disconnect the drive cage cable.
    Figure 1. Drive assembly cable routing
    Drive assembly cable installation
    Figure 2. 7mm NVMe drive assembly cable routing
    Drive assembly cable installation
    Figure 3. E3.S drive cable routing
    Drive assembly cable installation
  3. Disconnect MCIO 2, MCIO 3, and MCIO 4 cables from carrier board.
    Figure 4. Disconnecting MCIO 2, MCIO 3, and MCIO 4 cables

    From (carrier board in GPU node)To (system board in compute node)
    1 MCIO 21 PCIe x 16 MCIO 4 connector
    2 MCIO 32 PCIe x 16 MCIO 1 connector
    3 MCIO 43 PCIe x 16 MCIO 2 connector
    5 Stud (in between the nodes) Make sure the cables are routed around the stud as shown in the illustration.
  4. Disconnect the OSFP module cables from the network board on the GPU node.
    Figure 5. Disconnecting OSFP module cables from the network board
    Disconnecting OSFP module cables from the network board
    From

    OSFP module connectors

    To

    Network board connectors

    1 Network connector (near GPU node)1 Port 0
    2 Power connector P12 OOB port 0
    3 Power connector P23 OOB port 1 (on network board) and power connector (on carrier board)
    4 Network connector (near Compute node)4 Port 1
    5 Stud (in between the nodes) Make sure the cables are routed around the stud as shown in the illustration.
  5. Remove the three screws from the OSFP module.
    Figure 6. Removing the OSFP module
    Removing the OSFP module
  6. Remove the OSFP module.
    1. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the gap between the OSFP module and the OSFP module conduction plate; then, rotate the flat head screwdriver to release the OSFP module from the conduction plate.
    2. Carefully hold the OSFP module by its edges and keep the OSFP module at an angle. Then, remove it from the compute node.
    Figure 7. Removing the OSFP module
    Removing the OSFP module
  7. Disconnect the power cables from the OSFP module.
    Figure 8. OSFP module power cables removal
    OSFP power cable removal
After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.