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Remove the OSFP module and network board (trained technician only)

Use this information to remove the OSFP module and network board.

Attention

The OSFP module and network board is considered as an unit, when one of them is defective, both should be replaced with new ones. Thus, when replacing a defective OSFP module, the network board should also be replaced with a new one, and vice versa. Make sure to prepare both parts when replacing either of them.

About this task

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

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

  • Screw and screwdrivers

    Prepare the following screwdrivers to ensure you can install and remove corresponding screws properly.Prepare the following screwdrivers to ensure you can install and remove corresponding screws properly.
    Screw Type/UsageScrewdriver Type
    Hex screw (GPU node water loop)6 mm hex head screwdriver
    Releasing OSFP module from conduction plateFlat 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.

Remove the OSFP module

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 bus bar. See Remove the bus bar.
    5. Remove the M.2 backplane assembly. See Remove the M.2 backplane assembly.
  2. Disconnect the drive cage cable.
    Figure 1. Disconnecting drive cable
    Disconnecting drive cable
    Figure 2. Disconnecting 7mm drive cable
    Disconnecting drive cable
    Figure 3. Disconnecting E3.S drive cable
    Disconnecting E3.S drive cable
  3. Disconnect MCIO cables from carrier board.
    One-processor configuration: disconnect all MCIO cables from the carrier board
    Figure 4. One-processor configuration—Disconnecting all MCIO cables
    One-processor configuration—Disconnecting all MCIO cables
    Cable indexFrom (carrier board in GPU node)To (system board in compute node)
    1MCIO 1 cablePCIe 4
    2MCIO 2 cable
    3MCIO 3 cablePCIe 3
    4MCIO 4 cable
    Two-processors configuration: disconnect MCIO 2, MCIO 3, and MCIO 4cables from the carrier board
    Figure 5. Two-processors configuration–Disconnecting MCIO 2, MCIO 3, and MCIO 4 cables
    Two-processors configuration–Disconnecting MCIO 2, MCIO 3, and MCIO 4 cables
    Cable indexFrom (carrier board in GPU node)To (system board in compute node)
    1MCIO 2 cablePCIe 5
    2MCIO 3 cablePCIe 4
    3MCIO 4 cablePCIe 3
  4. Disconnect the OSFP module cables from the network board on the GPU node.
    Figure 6. Disconnecting OSFP module cables from the network board
    Disconnecting OSFP module cables from the network board
    CableFrom

    OSFP module connectors

    To

    Network board connectors

    1 Network cable (long)Network connector (near GPU node)Port 0
    2 Power cablePower connector P1OOB port 0
    3 Power cablePower connector P2OOB port 1 (on network board) and power connector (on carrier board)
    4 Network cable (short)Network connector (near Compute node)Port 1
  5. Remove the three screws from the OSFP module.
    Figure 7. 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 8. Removing the OSFP module
    Removing the OSFP module
  7. Disconnect the power cables from the OSFP module.
    Figure 9. OSFP module power cables removal
    OSFP power cable removal

Remove the network board

  1. Remove the carrier board power cable from the GPU node.
    Figure 10. Carrier board power cable removal
    Carrier board power cable removal
    CableFrom (carrier board)To (GPU node power distribution board)
    1 Carrier board power cablePower and side band connectorPower connector
  2. Remove cable tie from the GPU board.
    Figure 11. Cable tie removal
    Cable tie removal
  3. Remove the Hex screw (x1) and the PH1 screws (x3) from the water loop 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 12. Water loop Hex and PH1 screws removal (GPU node)
    Water loop Hex and PH1 screws removal (GPU node)
  4. Remove 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 13. Water loop Torx T10 screws removal (GPU node)
    Water loop Torx T10 screws removal (GPU node)
  5. Remove 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 14. Quick connect screw removal (GPU node)
    Quick connect screw removal (GPU node)
  6. Follow the screw removal sequence specified on the network board label, and remove 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 15. Network card screw removal
    Network card screws removal
  7. Loosen GPU cold plate screws (x16 Torx T10 screws) in the diagonal pattern with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    Note
    For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tightened/loosened is 0.4+/-0.05 N-m, 3.5+/-0.5 lb-In.
    Figure 16. Loosening GPU cold plate screw
    Loosening GPU cold plate screw removal
  8. Release the front and rear MISC conduction plates of the water loop from the GPU board.
    1. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the gaps between the MISC conduction plates (front and rear) and the GPU board. Then, slightly rotate the flat head screwdriver.
      Note
      Locations of the gaps for inserting flat head screwdriver is shown in the illustration below.
    2. The front and rear MISC conduction plates release from the GPU board slightly.
      Figure 17. Releasing the front and rear MISC conduction plates release from the GPU board
      Releasing the front and rear MISC conduction plates release from the GPU board
  9. Release the GPU cold plates from the GPUs.
    1. There are notches on the sides of the GPU cold plates for inserting a flat head screwdriver. The locations of the notches are shown in the illustration below.
      Attention
      Inserting the flat head screwdriver ONLY to the notches circled in the illustration below. Otherwise, the screwdriver may damage the GPUs.
      Figure 18. Notches for releasing GPU cold plates
      Notches for releasing GPU cold plates
    2. Insert a flat screwdriver into all the notches shown in the illustration; then, slightly rotate the screwdriver to release the GPU cold plates from the GPUs.
      Figure 19. Releasing the GPU cold plate from the GPU
      Releasing the GPU cold plate from the GPU
  10. Gently put the water loop carrier down onto the water loop and ensure it is seated firmly on the water loop.
    Figure 20. Water loop carrier installation (GPU node)
    Water loop carrier installation (GPU node)
  11. Tighten water loop carrier screws (x20 Phillips #2 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 21. Water loop screw and quick connect screw removal (GPU node)
    Water loop screw and quick connect screw removal (GPU node)
  12. Carefully rotate the GPU node side water loop so that it is sitting on top of the Compute node side water loop.
    Figure 22. Folding the GPU node side water loop onto the Compute node side water loop
    Folding the GPU node side water loop onto the Compute node side water loop
  13. Immediately clean the PCM off all the GPUs with alcohol cleaning pads. Gently clean the PCM to avoid GPU damages.
    Attention
    • It is recommended to clean the PCM while it is in liquid state.

    • The electrical components around the die on the GPUs are extremely delicate. When removing the PCM and cleaning the GPU die, avoid touching the electrical components to prevent damages.

    Figure 23. Cleaning PCM off from all GPUs
    Cleaning PCM off from all GPUs
  14. With alcohol cleaning pads, wipe off any remaining putty pad and PCMs from the water loop and components in the GPU node.
    Figure 24. Cleaning putty pads from water loop
    Cleaning putty pads from water loop
  15. Follow the sequence shown in the illustration below to remove the network board screws (x4 Torx T15 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 0.9 newton-meters, 7.96 inch-pounds.
    Figure 25. Network board screws removal
    Network board screws removal
  16. Remove the network board from the GPU node.
    Figure 26. Removing the network board
    Removing the network board
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.

Demo video

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