• For FHFL GPUs, an additional power cable connects the GPU card to the Type A riser cage. This power
cable usually has a black connector on one end and a white connector on the other end. Each end must
be connected to the correct power connector.
Handle the FHFL GPU power cable carefully so that it doesn't get pinched
or positioned at a severe bend radius. Pinching or severely bending the
GPU's power cable can damage it.
Caution
Removing a FHFL GPU
Full height, full length (FHFL) GPUs are supported in Type A risers. Each Type A riser has one PCIe socket
that the GPU connects to. One FHFL GPU can be installed in riser Type A.
Use this task to remove a FHFL GPU.
Before you begin
Review the
GPU Replacement Guidelines and Limitations, on page 26
.
Step 1
If you have not already done so remove the Type A riser from the PCIe node.
See
Removing Riser, Type A, on page 21
Step 2
When the Type A riser is removed from the node, open the riser door.
a) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the vertical securing screw on the wall of the riser.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the hinge retention screw, which allows the door to swing open.
c) Gently pull the door outward so that it swings open in an arc.
Make sure to hold the door level when you open it! Do not push the door down or lift the door up while
opening it. Pushing down or pulling up can apply force to the door's hinge.
Caution
Step 3
Disconnect the black connector of GPU auxiliary (AUX) power cable from the riser.
If you will be reinstalling the FHFL GPU, you can leave the GPU cable connected to the GPU itself.
Handle the GPU power cable carefully while removing or installing the FHFL GPU. See
Guidelines and Limitations, on page 26
.
Caution
Step 4
Remove the FHFL GPU from the riser.
a) Slide the FHFL GPU out to unseat it from its PCIe socket.
b) Holding the FHFL GPU level, slide it along the floor of the riser cage until it clears the retaining bracket on the floor
of the riser cage.
The retaining bracket is at the opposite end of the GPU's PCIe bracket.
Step 5
Lift the GPU out of the riser.
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Removing a FHFL GPU
