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Install an OSFP card and the support tray

Follow instructions in this section to install an OSFP card and the support tray. 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.
  • The following table shows the mapping information about the OSFP connectors and the corresponding PCIe slot numbering.


    PCIe slot numberingOSFP connector numbering
    97
    105
    116
    128
    131
    143
    154
    162
Note
Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:
  • One torque screwdriver
  • One Torx T8 magnetic extended bit (100 mm long)
  • One UltraPass connector removal tool
  • One OSFP card sideband cable press tool
  • Alcohol cleaning pads

Procedure

  1. Align the OSFP support tray with the corners on both sides of the GPU shuttle base, and carefully place it onto the GPU shuttle base at an angle as illustrated.
    Figure 1. OSFP support tray installation
    OSFP support tray installation
  2. Install the OSFP card.
    1. Align the OSFP card with the standoffs on the support tray; then, gently slide and insert the OSFP card into place.
    2. Set the torque screwdriver to 0.9 ± 0.2 newton-meters and tighten the four Phillips #2 screws to secure the OSFP card.
    Figure 2. OSFP card installation
    OSFP card installation
  3. If necessary, attach the labels to the end of the UltraPass cables that connect to the GPU baseboard.
    1. Attach the white space portion of the label to one end of the cable.
    2. Wrap the label around the cable and attach it to the white space portion.
    Figure 3. Label application
    Label application
    Note
    See the table below to identify the corresponding labels for the cables.
    FromToLabel
    OSFP card 1 (left): UltraPass cable 7GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 7
    • OSFP 7
    • UltraPass 7
    OSFP card 1 (left): UltraPass cable 5GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 5
    • OSFP 5
    • UltraPass 5
    OSFP card 1 (left): UltraPass cable 6GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 6
    • OSFP 6
    • UltraPass 6
    OSFP card 1 (left): UltraPass cable 8GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 8
    • OSFP 8
    • UltraPass 8
    OSFP card 2 (right): UltraPass cable 1GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 1
    • OSFP 1
    • UltraPass 1
    OSFP card 2 (right): UltraPass cable 3GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 3
    • OSFP 3
    • UltraPass 3
    OSFP card 2 (right): UltraPass cable 4GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 4
    • OSFP 4
    • UltraPass 4
    OSFP card 2 (right): UltraPass cable 2GPU baseboard: UltraPass connector 2
    • OSFP 2
    • UltraPass 2
  4. Connect the UltraPass cables to the GPU baseboard.
    1. Follow the sequence shown in the illustration below ( > > > > > > > ) to install the UltraPass cables (see OSFP card cable routing for more information).
      Figure 4. UltraPass cable installation sequence
      UltraPass cable installation sequence
    2. Set the torque screwdriver to 0.59 ± 0.06 newton-meters. Then, loosen the four Torx T8 screws securing the connector cap in the sequence shown in the illustration below ( > > > ) to remove the cap.
      Figure 5. Connector cap removal
      Connector cap removal
    3. Ensure that a sponge is attached to the inside of the connector cap.
    4. Use an alcohol cleaning pad to clean the UltraPass connector.
    5. Hold the cable by the strain relief area on both sides (1); then, remove the protective cover from the connector.
      Attention
      Make sure to inspect the contact pins and alignment posts on the UltraPass cables. Do not use the cables if any contact pins or alignment posts are damaged.
      Figure 6. Protective cover removal
      Protective cover removal
    6. Place the protective onto the holder that is located on the wall of the OSFP support tray.
      Figure 7. Placing the corresponding protective cover onto the holder
      Placing the corresponding protective cover onto the holder
    7. Hold the cable parallel to the GPU baseboard; then, press it straight down into the frame until the latches lock into the slots on the frame.
      Attention
      Do NOT insert the cable at an angle or rotate it within the frame during installation.
      Figure 8. Cable installation
      Cable installation
    8. Reinstall the connector caps onto the GPU baseboard.
      1. Set the torque screwdriver to 0.15 ± 0.02 newton-meters. Then, fasten the four Torx T8 screws securing the connector cap in the sequence shown in the illustration below ( > > > ).
      2. Set the torque screwdriver to 0.59 ± 0.06 newton-meters. Then, fasten the four Torx T8 screws securing the connector cap in the sequence shown in the illustration below ( > > > ).
      3. Figure 9. Connector cap installation
        Connector cap installation
    9. Repeat the above steps to connect the remaining cables.
  5. If necessary, attach the labels to both ends of the sideband cables.
    1. Attach the white space portion of the label to one end of the cable.
    2. Wrap the label around the cable and attach it to the white space portion.
    3. Repeat to attach the other label to the opposite end of the cable.
    Figure 10. Label application
    Label application
    Note
    See the table below to identify the corresponding labels for the cables.
    FromToLabel
    OSFP card 1 (left): Sideband connector 4/2GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 4
    • UBB SB 4/2
    • SB 4
    OSFP card 1 (left): Sideband connector 3/1GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 3
    • UBB SB 3/1
    • SB 3
    OSFP card 2 (right): Sideband connector 4/2GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 2
    • UBB SB 4/2
    • SB 2
    OSFP card 2 (right): Sideband connector 3/1GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 1
    • UBB SB 3/1
    • SB 1
  6. Use the OSFP card sideband cable press tool to install the sideband cables to the GPU baseboard and the OSFP cards.
    Attention
    Follow the cable routing instructions to ensure correct cable connections and to prevent misrouting. Incorrect cable connection will cause the GPU baseboard to lose control of the corresponding OSFP connectors.
    Figure 11. Sideband cable routing
    Sideband cable routing
    FromToLabel
    1 OSFP card 1 (left): Sideband connector 4/21 GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 4
    • UBB SB 4/2
    • SB 4
    2 OSFP card 1 (left): Sideband connector 3/12 GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 3
    • UBB SB 3/1
    • SB 3
    3 OSFP card 2 (right): Sideband connector 4/23 GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 2
    • UBB SB 4/2
    • SB 2
    4 OSFP card 2 (right): Sideband connector 3/14 GPU baseboard: Sideband connector 1
    • UBB SB 3/1
    • SB 1
    • To the GPU baseboard:
      1. Insert the cable into the press tool, ensuring that the grooves on the cable connector face the open side of the tool for correct orientation.
      2. Position the cable so that the closed side of the tool is oriented toward the rear of the GPU baseboard. Keep the cable parallel to the GPU baseboard connector; then, press down firmly until the cable is fully seated.
      3. Repeat to install the remaining cables to the GPU baseboard.
        Figure 12. Sideband cable installation
        Sideband cable installation
    • To the OSFP card:
      1. Insert the cable into the press tool, ensuring that the grooves on the cable connector face the open side of the tool for correct orientation.
      2. Position the cable so that the closed side of the tool is oriented toward the front of the OSFP card. Keep the cable parallel to the OSFP card connector; then, press down firmly until the cable is fully seated.
      3. Repeat to install the remaining cables to the OSFP card.
        Figure 13. Sideband cable installation
        Sideband cable installation
  7. Engage the OSFP support tray with the GPU shuttle base.
    1. Flip over the OSFP support tray.
    2. Ensure that the two release buttons securely engage with the GPU shuttle base.
    Figure 14. OSFP support tray engagement
    OSFP support tray engagement
  8. Set the torque screwdriver to 0.9 ± 0.2 newton-meters and tighten the six Phillips #2 screws to secure the OSFP support tray.
    Figure 15. Screw installation
    Screw installation
  9. Connect the remaining cables to the GPU baseboard. See GPU baseboard cable routing and OSFP card cable routing for more information.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the GPU shuttle. See Install the GPU shuttle.
  2. Reinstall the rear fan bulkhead. See Install the rear fan bulkhead.
  3. Reinstall the system shuttle. See Install the system shuttle.
  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.