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Install the interposer card

Follow instructions in this section to install the interposer card. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

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

Procedure

  1. Make sure the following components are installed in the chassis:
  2. Pull out the SXM5 GPU board assembly latch outward until it stops; then, rotate down the SXM5 GPU board assembly handle so that the two retention clips are facing up.
    Figure 1. GPU-L2A assembly adjustment
    GPU-L2A assembly adjustment
    1 SXM5 GPU board assembly handle2 SXM5 GPU board assembly latch
  3. Connect the power cable to the interposer card.
    Figure 2. Interposer card power cable connection
    Interposer card power cable connection
  4. Slightly press and hold the cable latch; then, connect the four cold plate assembly pump cables to the interposer card.
    Figure 3. Cold plate assembly pump cable connection
    Cold plate assembly pump cable connection
  5. Align the interposer card with the four guide pins on the chassis; then, attach the interposer card to the chassis, and slide it down to secure it in place.
    Figure 4. Interposer card installation
    Interposer card installation
  6. Pull the SXM5 GPU board assembly latch inward to connect the SXM5 GPU board assembly to the interposer card.
    Note
    Make sure the two retention clips on the SXM5 GPU board assembly handle are facing up before connecting the SXM5 GPU board assembly to the interposer card.
    Figure 5. GPU-L2A assembly adjustment
    GPU-L2A assembly adjustment
    1 SXM5 GPU board assembly handle2 SXM5 GPU board assembly latch
  7. Lower the SXM5 GPU board assembly retention bracket into the chassis; then, slide the retention bracket forward until it is aligned with the alignment mark on the chassis.
    Figure 6. SXM5 GPU board assembly retention bracket installation
    SXM5 GPU board assembly retention bracket installation
  8. Install the front drive tray support bracket.
    1. Align the front drive tray support bracket with the three guide pins on the chassis; then, press the front drive tray support bracket until it clicks into place.
      Note
      Make sure the stamp “Remove First” always faces toward the center of the server when installing the front drive tray support bracket.
      Figure 7. Front drive tray support bracket installation
      Front drive tray support bracket installation
    2. Carefully fold the four cold plate assembly pump cables, and place them under the front drive tray support bracket.

After you finish

  1. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the front I/O expansion board carrier or the front I/O expansion board module. See Install the front I/O expansion board carrier or Install the front I/O expansion board module.
  2. Reinstall the front drive tray. See Install the front drive tray.
  3. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the CX-7 assembly or the SXM5 PCIe switch board. See Install the CX-7 assembly or Install the SXM5 PCIe switch board.
  4. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the 2.5-inch drive cage or the E3.S drive cage assembly. See Install the 2.5-inch drive cage or Install the E3.S drive cage assembly.
  5. Depending on the configuration, reconnect the power and signal cables to the 2.5-inch drive backplane or the E3.S dive backplane. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing or E3.S drive backplane cable routing for more information.
  6. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any) or E3.S hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any). See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive or Install an E3.S hot-swap drive
  7. Reconnect the following cables to the system board assembly.
    • Front I/O module cables
    • Front operator panel cable
  8. Depending on the configuration, reinstall the front PCIe adapter(s) or the OSFP port card. See Install a front PCIe adapter or Install the OSFP port card.
  9. Equally divide the cables that go through the right side of the front drive tray into two bundles, and secure them with the two cable ties.
    Figure 8. Securing cables with cable ties
    Securing cables with cable ties
  10. Reinstall the fan cage. See Install the fan cage.
  11. Reinstall the fans. See Install a fan.
  12. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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