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Install the water loop

Use this information to install the water loop in the SD665-N V3 tray.

About this task

Important
Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines
  • To identify the gap pad/putty pad location and orientation, see:

  • 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.

Required tools

Make sure you have the required tools listed below in hand to properly replace the component.

  • SD665-N V3 Water Loop Service 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.)

  • SD665-N V3 Water Loop Putty Pad Kit

  • SD665-N V3 SXM5 PCM Fixture

  • SXM5 PCM Kit (for removing PCM from GPU)

  • SD665-N V3 OSFP Putty Pad Kit

  • VR Conduction Plate 12.0

  • VR 1.5mm Putty Pad

  • VR 2.5 mm Putty Pad

    Putty pad cannot be reused. Whenever the water loop is removed, putty pads must be replaced with new ones before reinstalling the water loop.

  • Drive gap pad or putty pad kits according to the drives 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.
    Screw TypeScrewdriver Type
    Hex screw (GPU node water loop)6 mm hex head screwdriver
    Hex screw (OSFP module conduction plate)4.5 mm hex head screwdriver
    Torx T10 screwTorx T10 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.

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

Attention
Make sure that the retaining clips on all memory module connectors are in the locked position.

  1. If you are installing a new water loop to the tray, before starting to install the water loop, complete replacing the VR conduction plate first, see Install the VR conduction plate for water loop replacement. If you are reinstalling the water loop after replacing the system board, processor, or power distribution board, skip this step.
  2. When removing the water loop from the package box, make sure to hold the touch points marked in grey in the illustration below.
    Attention
    Holding the water loop anywhere other than the touch points may cause damage to it.
    Figure 1. Touching points when removing water loop from package box
    Top imageIsometric view of water loop
    Bottom imageTop view of the water loop

    Touching points when removing water loop from package box
  3. If needed, remove plastic grease covers from the underside of processor cold plates.
    Figure 2. Plastic grease covers removal
    Plastic grease covers removal
  4. Fully loosen four captive thumbscrews on the water loop carrier.
    Figure 3. Loosening water loop carrier captive thumbscrews
    Loosening water loop carrier captive thumbscrews

Compute node water loop gap pad/putty pad replacement. Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.

  1. Check the both gap pads and putty pads on the bottom side and top side of the compute node water loop.
    1. Replace the putty pads with new ones.
    2. Replace the gap pads with new ones if any of them is damaged or detached.
    Figure 4. Water loop bottom side putty pads (compute node side)
    Attention
    Putty pad cannot be reused. Whenever the water loop is removed, putty pads must be replaced with new ones before reinstalling the water loop.

    Water loop putty pads (bottom side)
    Figure 5. Water loop bottom side gap pads (compute node side)
    Water loop gap pads (bottom side)
    Figure 6. Water loop top side gap pads (compute node side)
    Water loop gap pads (top side)

GPU node water loop gap pad/putty pad replacement. Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.

  1. Replace the Phase Change Material (PCM) and putty pads on the GPU node water loop with new ones.
    1. Install the PCM jig on the GPU cold plate.
    2. Attach the PCM to the square opening of the jig.
    3. Repeat to replace the PCM of all four GPU cold plates.
      Attention
      • PCM cannot be reused. PCM must be replaced with new ones every time the water loop is removed.

      • After PCM is replaced, there is an expected short duration of throttling before the GPU returns to normal operation. This is due to the PCM requiring a break-in period after being replaced.

      Figure 7. Water loop GPU cold plate PCM replacement (GPU node)
      Water loop GPU cold plate PCM replacement
    4. Replace the putty pads on the GPU node water loop.
      Attention
      Putty pad cannot be reused. Whenever the water loop is removed, putty pads must be replaced with new ones before reinstalling the water loop.
      Figure 8. Water loop putty pads replacement (GPU node)
      Putty pads on the GPU node water loop putty pads replacement
    5. Replace the putty pads (x5) on the GPU. Make sure to align the putty pads to the GPU VR (1) and the markings on GPU. Repeat to replace all putty pads on the four GPUs.
      1 GPU VR (Cover the GPU VR with putty pad)
      Attention
      Putty pad cannot be reused. Whenever the water loop is removed, putty pads must be replaced with new ones before reinstalling the water loop.
      Figure 9. GPU putty pads replacement
      GPU putty pads replacement
  2. Install the compute node side of the water loop to the tray.
    1. Carefully hold the water loop with both hands and flip it.
    2. Carefully position the water loop onto the three guide pins, one near the front of the node and two near the rear of the node; then, gently lower down the water loop and ensure it is seated firmly on the system board.
    Attention
    Keep the water loop at an upright position to prevent damaging the system board.
    Figure 10. Water loop carrier installation
    Water loop carrier installation
  3. Unfold and install the other side of the water loop as shown.
    Figure 11. Unfolding water loop
    Unfolding water loop

Install water loop to the compute node

  1. Install processor cold plate screws (x12 Torx T20 screws for the CPU node). Follow the screw sequence specified below and tighten the screws with a torque screwdriver. Fully tighten each screw; then, proceed to the next screw.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 1.12-1.46 newton-meters, 10-13 inch-pounds
    Figure 12. Processor cold plate installation
    Fully tighten each screw the order below:
    ProcessorScrew sequence
    A2 > 1 > 4 > 6 > 5 > 3
    B2 > 1 > 5 > 3 > 4 > 6

    Processor cold plate label

    Processor cold plate installation
  2. Loosen water loop carrier screws (12x Phillips #2 screws).
    Note
    Select screw holes marked as R on the rear of the shipping bracket.
    Figure 13. Loosening water loop carrier screws
    Water loop carrier screws removal
  3. Remove the water loop carrier from the compute node.
    Figure 14. Water loop carrier removal (Compute node)
    Water loop carrier removal (Compute node)
  4. Install water loop screws and quick connect screws (14x Torx T10 screws per node) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note
    • For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.

    • Install the 1 VR cold plate screws (x2) with washers. Use the washers previously removed from the water loop.

    Figure 15. VR cold plate screws with washer
    VR cold plate screws with washer
    Figure 16. Water loop screws and quick connect screws installation


    Water loop screws and quick connect screws installation
  5. Install the five Torx T10 screws to secure the quick connect.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.
    Figure 17. Quick connect screw installation (Compute node)
    Quick connect screw installation (Compute node)
  6. Replace the putty pads on the top side and the bottom side of the OSFP module conduction plate.
    Attention
    Putty pad cannot be reused. Whenever a component is removed, putty pads must be replaced with new ones before reinstalling the component.
    Figure 18. OSFP module conduction plate putty pads replacement
    OSFP module conduction plate putty pads replacement

    1 Conduction plate top putty pad

    2 Conduction plate bottom putty pad

Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.

  1. Install the OSFP module conduction plate onto the water loop.
    Screw TypeScrewdriver Type
    1 M3x5 screw (x3)Phillips #1 head screwdriver
    2 M3 screw (x2)T10 screwdriver
    Figure 19. Installing the OSFP module conduction plate
    the OSFP module conduction plate
  2. Install the two Hex screws to the OSFP module with a 4.5 mm hex head screwdriver.
    Figure 20. OSFP module conduction plate Hex screws installation
    OSFP module conduction plate Hex screws installation

Install water loop to the GPU node

  1. Loosen water loop carrier screws (x20 Phillips #2 screws).
    Figure 21. Water loop screws and quick connect screws installation (GPU node)
    Water loop screws and quick connect screws installation (GPU node)
  2. Remove the water loop carrier from the GPU node.
    Figure 22. Water loop carrier removal (GPU node)
    Water loop carrier removal (GPU node)
  3. Install GPU cold plate screws (x16 T10 screws).
    1. Install GPU cold plate screws following the GPU cold plates installation sequence: GPU 2 > GPU 4 > GPU 1 > GPU 3
      Figure 23. GPU numbering
      GPU numbering
    2. Set the torque screwdriver to 1.5 +/- 0.5 lb-In (0.1 +/- 0.06 N-m); then, fasten the GPU cold plate screws.
    3. Set the torque screwdriver to 3.5 +/- 0.5 lb-In (0.4 +/- 0.06 N-m); then, fasten the GPU cold plate screws until all screws are fully tightened.
      Note
      Make sure to follow the screw sequence on the GPU cold plate label:
      Figure 24. GPU cold plate screw installation
      GPU cold plate screw installation
  4. Follow the screw installation sequence specified on the network board label, and install network cold plate screws (x8 Torx T10 screws) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.
    Figure 25. Network card screw installation
    Network card screw installation
  5. Install the quick connect screws (x4 Torx T10) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.
    Figure 26. Quick connect screw installation (GPU node)
    Quick connect screw installation (GPU node)
  6. Install water loop screws and quick connect screws (x13 Torx T10 screws) with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.
    Figure 27. Water loop Torx T10 screws installation (GPU node)
    Water loop Torx T10 screws installation (GPU node)
  7. Install the Hex screw (x1) and the PH1 screws (x3).
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/removed is 5.0+/- 0.5 lbf-in, 0.55+/- 0.05 N-M.
    Figure 28. Water loop Hex and PH1 screws installation (GPU node)
    Water loop Hex and PH1 screws installation (GPU node)
  8. Install the cable tie to the GPU board.
    Figure 29. Installing the cable tie
    Installing the cable tie
  9. Connect the carrier board power cable.
    Figure 30. Connecting carrier board power cable
    Connecting carrier board power cable
    CableFrom (carrier board)To (GPU node power distribution board)
    1 Carrier board power cablePower and side band connectorPower connector
After you finish
  1. Install the OSFP module. See Install the OSFP module.

  2. Install the drive cage. See Install a drive cage assembly.

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

  4. Install the bus bar. See Install the bus bar.

  5. Install the M.2 backplane assembly. See Install the M.2 backplane assembly.

  6. Install the memory modules. See Install a memory module.

  7. Install the cross braces. See Install the cross braces.

  8. Install the tray cover. See Install the tray cover.

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

  10. Connect all required external cables to the solution.
    Note
    Use extra force to connect QSFP cables to the solution.
  11. 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

Watch the procedure on YouTube