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Remove an OSFP card and the support tray

Follow instructions in this section to remove 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.
  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
  • 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. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Pull the system shuttle out of the chassis, and place it onto the lift platform. See Remove the system shuttle.
    2. Remove the rear fan bulkhead. See Remove the rear fan bulkhead.
    3. Remove the GPU shuttle See Remove the GPU shuttle.
  2. Disconnect the following cables from the GPU baseboard.
    • Two GPU power cables
    • Two OSFP card power cables
    • Four OSFP card sideband cables
  3. Remove the six screws securing the OSFP support tray.
    Figure 1. Screw removal
    Screw removal
  4. Disengage the OSFP support tray from the GPU shuttle base.
    1. Simultaneously press the two release buttons.
    2. Flip down the OSFP support tray to access the cable connectors.
    Figure 2. OSFP support tray disengagement
    OSFP support tray disengagement
  5. Disconnect the UltraPass cables from the GPU baseboard.
    1. Follow the sequence shown in the illustration below ( > > > > > > > ) to disconnect the UltraPass cables.
      Figure 3. UltraPass cable removal sequence
      UltraPass cable removal 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 4. Connector cap removal
      Connector cap removal
    3. Press the top button on the UltraPass connector removal tool to close the grippers at its base. Then, insert the tool into the connector.
      Note
      Insert the Ultrapass connector removal tool with the arrow facing the front side of the connector as illustrated.
      Figure 5. UltraPass connector removal tool insertion
      UltraPass connector removal tool insertion
    4. Release the top button when the tool is fully inserted into the connector. At this step, the grippers latch onto the connector.
      Figure 6. Releasing the top button
      Releasing the top button
    5. Pull the tool vertically to disengage the connector from the frame.
      Note
      Make sure the tool is pulled in a vertical direction. Avoid tilting or pulling the tool at any angle.
      Figure 7. Cable removal
      Cable removal
    6. Take the corresponding protective cover from the holder that is located on the wall of the OSFP support tray.
      Figure 8. Taking the corresponding protective cover from the holder
      Taking the corresponding protective cover from the holder
    7. Place the protective cover onto the connector.
      Figure 9. Placing the protective cover
      Placing the protective cover
    8. Press the top button to disengage the connector from the tool.
      Figure 10. Disengaging the connector from the tool
      Disengaging the cable from the tool
    9. Repeat the above steps to disconnect the remaining cables from the GPU baseboard.
  6. 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 ( > > > ).
      Figure 11. Connector cap installation
      Connector cap installation
    3. Repeat the above steps to reinstall the remaining connector caps.
  7. Remove the OSFP card.
    1. Loosen the four screws securing the OSFP card.
    2. Slide the OSFP card rearward and lift it out of the support tray.
    Figure 12. OSFP card removal
    OSFP card removal
  8. Hold the OSFP support tray and remove it from the GPU shuttle base.
    Figure 13. OSFP support tray removal
    OSFP support tray removal

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.