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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, the 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. Remove the link connector cover from the GPU adapter.
    Figure 1. Link connector cover removal
    Link connector cover removal
  2. Align the GPU adapter link bridge to the link connectors on the GPU adapters; then, install the GPU adapter link bridge to the GPU adapters until it clicks into place.
    Note
    Depending on the configuration, there may be one or three GPU adapter link bridges on the GPU adapter. When linking a GPU pair, all link connectors on the GPU adapters must be linked.
    Figure 2. GPU adapter link bridge installation
    GPU adapter link bridge installation

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube