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Install the cable holder frame and baffle assembly

Follow instructions in this section to install the cable holder frame and baffle assembly. 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.
  • Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.

Procedure

  1. Install the cable holder frame and baffle assembly.
    1. Align the assembly with the guide pins on the 8U GPU shuttle; then, place the assembly into the 8U GPU shuttle until it is securely engaged.
    2. Locate the eight screw holes marked with J on the assembly and both sides of the 8U GPU shuttle; then, fasten the eight screws to secure the assembly.
      Figure 1. Cable holder frame and baffle assembly installation
      Cable holder frame and baffle assembly installation
  2. Install the cables to the cable holder frame and baffle assembly.
    Note
    Make sure to install the cables with correct orientations, see the illustration below for corresponding orientations.
    1. Align the cable with the port frame, and lower it to install it to the assembly.
    2. Slide the blue latch to lock the cable into place.
      Figure 2. Cable installation
      Cable installation
    3. Repeat to install the other three cables.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the PCIe switch tray. See Install the PCIe switch tray.
  2. Reinstall the front PCIe switch cable harness. See Install the front PCIe switch cable harness.
  3. Reinstall the integrated diagnostics panel. See Install the integrated diagnostics panel.
  4. Reinstall the front fan cage. See Install the front fan cage.
  5. Reinstall the I/O cover. See Install the I/O cover.
  6. Reinstall the cable cover. See Install the cable cover.
  7. Reinstall the 8U GPU shuttle. See Install the 8U GPU shuttle.
  8. Reinstall all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives or drive bay fillers (if any) into the drive bays. See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive
  9. Reinstall all the front fans. See Install a front hot-swap fan.
  10. Reinstall all the power supply units. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.
  11. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.