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Install a GPU adapter link bridge

Follow instructions in this section to install a GPU adapter link bridge.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

  • Depending on the specific type, your GPU adapter might look slightly different from the illustrations in this section.

  • Follow the additional instructions in any documentation that comes with your GPU adapter.

Procedure

Note
Install the GPU adapter link bridge to connect the GPU pairs listed below:

  • GPU 1 and GPU 2

  • GPU 3 and GPU 4

  • GPU 5 and GPU 6

  • GPU 7 and GPU 8

  1. If the GPU is installed in the chassis, remove it from the chassis. See Remove a GPU adapter.
  2. Remove the link connector cover from the GPU.
    Figure 1. Removing the link connector cover from the GPU
    Removing the link connector cover from the GPU
  3. Install the GPU to the chassis. See Install a GPU adapter.
  4. Align the GPU adapter link bridge to the link connectors on the GPUs; then, install the GPU adapter link bridge to the GPUs until it clicks into place.
    Note
    Depending on the configuration, there may be one or three GPU adapter link bridges on the GPU. When linking a GPU pair, all link connectors on the GPUs must be linked.
    Figure 2. Installing the GPU adapter link bridge
    Installing the GPU adapter link bridge

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube