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SXM GPU Model specification

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the SXM GPU Model servers. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Table 1. The SXM GPU Model specifications
SpecificationDescription
Weight

SXM GPU Model weights approximately 39.5 kg ( 87 lbs.), depending on your configuration.

Storage expansionSupport the following configurations:

  • Eight hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe drives

  • Four hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe drives

Note
OCP Ethernet adapter is available when only four 2.5-inch NVMe drives are installed in the server.
Expansion slots

The SXM GPU Model supports one of following expansion slot configuration:

  • Front I/O expansion board

    • Slot 1 to 2 (Front I/O expansion board)

      • PCI Express 4.0 x16, FH/HL

  • OCP

    • Slot 27 (OCP):

      • PCI Express 4.0 x16 / x8 OCP 3.0 Ethernet adapter connector

Note
OCP Ethernet adapter is available when only four 2.5-inch NVMe drives are installed in the server.
Graphics processing unit (GPU)

  • One set of HGX A100 40GB 400W 4-GPU Board

  • One set of HGX A100 80GB 500W 4-GPU Board

    Attention
    When the HGX A100 80GB 500W 4-GPU Board is installed and if the ambient temperature is above 30°C, the GPUs may be instructed by the system to enter an emergency power reduction state whereby GPU performance will be impacted.
Note
To prevent potential thermal issues, change the Misc setting in the BIOS from Option3 (default value) to Option1 if the following two conditions are met:

  • The server is equipped with a GPU adapter.

  • The UEFI firmware version is U8E128A or later.

For the method of changing the Misc setting, see https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/TT1832.
Electrical inputThis server supports four units of CFF V4 power supplies with N+N redundancy. Following is the list of supported types:

  • 2600-watt Titanium, input power 200-240 VAC

  • 2400-watt Platinum, input power 200-240 VAC

Important
Power supplies and redundant power supplies in the enclosure must be with the same power rating, wattage or level.