Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node R840, Manual

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Replacing the GPU card
To replace the GPU card, perform the tasks in the following checklist, in the order
they are listed.
Note
Before starting this FRU procedure, familiarize yourself with the topics in Important
information before performing a FRU procedure on page 56.
Note
Ensure that the system meets the guidelines for installing the GPU card. See GPU
card installation guidelines on page 113.
CAUTION
This FRU procedure requires you to perform mandatory software tasks in VxFlex
OS, as described in the
VxFlex Ready Node Field Replacement Unit Software Guide .
You will be referred to these mandatory software tasks in the following checklist.
Check
List Task Topic
☐
1 Identify the faulty GPU card. See System diagnostics and indicator
codes on page 203.
Perform mandatory software tasks to prepare the node for part replacement:
☐
2 Prepare the node for GPU replacement. See "GPU card replacement procedural
checklist" in the VxFlex Ready Node Field
Replacement Unit Software Guide
.
Perform all software-related tasks listed
up until you are directed back to this
guide to replace the actual component.
Return to this guide for instructions on replacing the system component:
☐ 3 Disconnect the power cords and I/O
cables. See Disconnect the power cords and I/O
cables on page 164.
☐ 4 Extend the system from the cabinet. See Extend the system from the cabinet
on page 164.
☐ 5 Remove the system cover. See Remove the system cover on page
173.
☐
6 Remove the GPU air shroud. Se Remove the GPU air shroud on page
169.
☐
7 Remove the expansion card riser. See Remove the expansion card risers on
page 103.
☐
8 Remove the faulty GPU. See Remove a GPU card on page 113.
☐
9 Install the replacement GPU. See Install a GPU card on page 114.
☐
10 Install the expansion card riser. See Install the expansion card risers on
page 106.
Hardware FRU procedures
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