Install a rear H100/H200 GPU
Follow instructions in this section to install a rear H100/H200 GPU. 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.
- A torque screwdriver is available for request if you do not have one at hand.
Note
Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:
- Torx T10 head screwdriver
- Torx T15 head screwdriver
- Phillips #1 head screwdriver
- Phillips #2 head screwdriver
- Flat head screwdriver
- Alcohol cleaning pad
- H100/H200 PCM Kit
- SR780a V3 water loop putty pad kit
- SR780a V3 water loop service kit
- H100/H200 GPU service fixture kit
Important
Putty pad/phase change material (PCM) replacement guidelines
- Before replacing the putty pad/PCM, gently clean the hardware surface with an alcohol cleaning pad.
- Hold the putty pad/PCM carefully to avoid deformation. Make sure no screw hole or opening is blocked by the putty pad/PCM.
- Do not use expired putty pad/PCM. Check the expiry date on putty pad/PCM package. If the putty pads/PCM are expired, acquire new ones to properly replace them.
The following illustration shows the GPU numbering and corresponding slot numbering in XCC.
Figure 1. GPU numbering


Physical GPU socket | Slot numbering in XCC | Logical number in nvidia-smi |
---|---|---|
GPU 1 | Slot 21 | 1 |
GPU 2 | Slot 24 | 2 |
GPU 3 | Slot 22 | 0 |
GPU 4 | Slot 23 | 3 |
GPU 5 | Slot 17 | 5 |
GPU 6 | Slot 20 | 6 |
GPU 7 | Slot 18 | 4 |
GPU 8 | Slot 19 | 7 |
Procedure
After you finish
- Reconnect all the cables that were disconnected. See Internal cable routing.
- Reinstall the power complex. See Install the power complex.
- Reinstall the CPU complex. See Install the CPU complex.
- Reinstall the fan cage. See Install the fan cage (trained technician only).
- Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.
- Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
- Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.
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