Artesyn Embedded Technology 6806800R89E, Assembly, Installation And Use

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Hardware Preparation and Installation
SharpMedia™ PCIE-8120 Installation and Use (6806800R89F )
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3.3 Card Installation and Removal
3.3.1 Installation Procedure
Ensure that the rack mount server area can hold the full height/full length PCIE-8120 card. The
rack mount server provides snap-in fixation or screw holes.
The SharpMedia PCIE-8120 card requires PCIE x4 connector size. It should typically be installed
in a minimum x4 wide slot, x8, or x16 slot. Ensure that the I/O slot can supply power via the 12V
supply rail. The SharpMedia PCIE-8120 card can be powered-up in any slot with minimum
power supply of 25W (that means, any x4, x8, or x16 I/O slot). However, the SharpMedia PCIE-
8120 card must be configured as a high power device to use the full 75W. For more power-up
details on SharpMedia PCIE-8120 card, see
Table 1-2 on page 29 . For SharpMedia PCIE-8120, a
reduced number of DSP can be taken into operation, if the full 75W supply is not available.
An external ATX power connector option is available only for NEBS variant. For this you need to
order a PCIE-8120 card with an external power connector. Cards with external power
connectors cannot be recognized by the host without an external power connection.
Use the following steps to install the SharpMedia PCIE-8120 card into the rack mount server:
1. Use anti-static pads and attach an ESD strap to your wrist. Attach the other end of the ESD
strap to an electrical ground (refer to Unpacking Guidelines ). The ESD strap must be secured
to your wrist and to ground throughout the procedure.
2. Identify the rack mount server to be used for installation.
3. Remove any filler panel that might fill that slot.
4. Gently push the card along the guide rails till the card is fully engaged with the connector.
Avoid excessive force during this operation.
5. Connect the cables appropriately.
Active 35W 15W 33W
Maxload 65W 25W 63W
12V max. current 5.5A 2.1A 5.3A
Table 3-3 Power Requirements (continued)
PCIE-8120-A12/V12 PCIE-8120-A04/V04 PCIE-8120-A12/V12-N