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Install the 8U GPU shuttle

Follow instructions in this section to install the 8U GPU shuttle. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

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mechanical lift required
CAUTION
The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit.
Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
  • Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed. See Internal cable routing.
  • 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

Attention
Make sure two people lift the 8U GPU shuttle by holding the four handles on both sides of the 8U GPU shuttle. Then, slide the 8U GPU shuttle on a lifting device to move the 8U GPU shuttle.

  1. Fully open the two release levers; then, align the 8U GPU shuttle with its opening in the front of the chassis, and push it into the chassis until it stops.
  2. Rotate the two release levers until they lock into place.
    Figure 1. 8U GPU shuttle installation
    8U GPU shuttle installation

After you finish

  1. 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
  2. Reinstall all the front fans. See Install a front hot-swap fan.
  3. Reinstall all the power supply units. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.
  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.