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Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service
Guide

First Published:

2022-07-14

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Страница 1: ...e GPU Module Installation and Service Guide First Published 2022 07 14 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 527 0883 ...

Страница 2: ... 2022 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved ...

Страница 3: ...d Removing the GPU Module 5 Required Equipment 5 Removing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module 6 Installing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module 8 Front Mezzanine GPU Module Configuration 10 Servicing the GPU Module 11 C H A P T E R 3 Servicing the GPU Module 11 Removing a Compute Node Cover 11 Replacing a GPU Cage 11 Cabling Considerations 12 Removing the GPU Cage 14 Installing a GPU Cage 16 Replacing a GPU ...

Страница 4: ...ank 20 Replacing a Drive 21 NVMe SSD Requirements and Restrictions 22 Hot Plug Considerations 22 Removing a Drive 22 Installing a Drive 23 Removing a Drive Blank 24 Installing a Drive Blank 25 Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA 26 Installing a Compute Node Cover 30 Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide iv Contents ...

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Страница 8: ...Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide viii Preface Communications Services and Additional Information ...

Страница 9: ...of the following components A GPU adapter card supporting zero one or two Cisco T4 GPUs UCSX GPU T4 MEZZ Each GPU is connected directly into the GPU adapter card by a x8 Gen 4 PCI connection A storage adapter and riser card supporting zero one or two U 2 NVMe drives NVMe RAID is supported through Intel VROC key Front Panel The front mezzanine GPU module supports up to 2 U 2 NVMe drives and up to 2...

Страница 10: ...lides into and out of the front mezzanine module s storage cage Drive Ejector 2 Drive Ejector button 1 Drive Status LED 4 Drive Activity LED 3 Each U 2 drive also has a pair of LEDs that indicate drive health and activity Table 1 Drive LEDs Description Color LED Inactive Off Drive Activity I O activity Flashing Green If this LED is flashing green and the Drive Health LED is simultaneously flashing...

Страница 11: ... power Off Drive Health Fault detected Amber If this LED is flashing amber and the Drive Activity LED is flashing green simultaneously a drive rebuild is in progress Flashing Amber 4 Hz Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 3 Overview Drives and Drive LEDs ...

Страница 12: ...Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 4 Overview Drives and Drive LEDs ...

Страница 13: ...ule The kit contains the following Required GPU cables The front mezzanine cage including The storage cage which supports a maximum of two U 2 drives The GPU cage which supports a maximum of two Cisco T4 GPUs UCSX GPU T4 MEZZ If you order the Cisco UCS X10c front mezzanine GPU module with one GPU the unused GPU slot is pre populated with a filler module You can purchase additional filler modules f...

Страница 14: ...ezzanine module Before you begin Review Cabling Considerations on page 12 for important information before beginning this task The compute node cables must be disconnected and the compute node must be removed from the chassis to perform this task Step 1 Remove the top cover of the compute node Removing a Compute Node Cover on page 11 Step 2 Remove the screws a Using a T8 Torx screwdriver remove th...

Страница 15: ...ddle of the top front edge and lift the front mezzanine module straight up to remove it from the compute node Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 7 Installing the GPU Module Removing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module ...

Страница 16: ...ou begin Review Cabling Considerations on page 12 for important information before beginning this task Step 1 Holding the front mezzanine module by the center of the top edge keep the module level and lower it down onto the compute node 1 Step 2 Align the rear captive screws with the threaded standoffs 2 The motherboard has guide pins that assist with installing the module onto the compute node Us...

Страница 17: ...orque Step 5 Using a T8 Torx driver tighten the four T8 flat head screws on the sides of the compute node 2 screws per side to secure the module to the compute node Step 6 Replace the compute node top cover and reinstall the compute node into the chassis Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 9 Installing the GPU Module Installing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module ...

Страница 18: ...rsight management platform in Intersight Managed Mode Cisco Intersight Managed Mode For details see the Cisco Intersight Managed Mode Configuration Guide which is available at the following URL Cisco Intersight Managed Mode Configuration Guide Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 10 Installing the GPU Module Front Mezzanine GPU Module Configuration ...

Страница 19: ... on page 21 Removing a Compute Node Cover To remove the cover of the compute node follow these steps Step 1 Press and hold the button down Step 2 While holding the back end of the cover slide it back then pull it up to lift the top cover off of the compute node By sliding the cover back you enable the front edge to clear the metal lip on the rear of the front mezzanine module Replacing a GPU Cage ...

Страница 20: ...these cabling considerations In the following illustration the front mezzanine GPU module is upside down to easily show the cables Note MCIO cable GPU cage end This cable connects to front Mezzanine GPU Module Slot 1 2 Front Mezzanine GPU Module Slot Identifier 1 or 2 1 Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 12 Servicing the GPU Module Cabling Considerations ...

Страница 21: ...pful to mark which cable connects to GPU 1 and which cable connects to GPU 2 If you are working with both GPU cables do the following to allow more room for your fingers Disconnect slot 2 s cable first then slot 1 s cable Connect slot 1 s cable first then slot 2 s cable When you are installing cables make sure that you route them so that they do not pinch bind or interfere with the removal or inst...

Страница 22: ...ou have not done so already remove the front mezzanine GPU module from the server See Removing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module on page 6 Step 2 Place the front mezzanine GPU module upside down on an ESD safe work surface Step 3 Locate the 2 Phillips head screws at the rear of the GPU cage Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 14 Servicing the GPU Module Removing t...

Страница 23: ...ge 90 degrees so that its vertical The front of the cage has a T nut as a retention feature If you cannot rotate the GPU cage up it is probably obstructed by the T nut Repeat the previous step until the GPU cage rotates easily When rotating the GPU cage upward make sure not to scrape or damage other parts on the compute node or the front mezzanine GPU module Note Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU...

Страница 24: ...ble Step 2 Carefully slide the GPU cage toward the front of the front mezzanine GPU module until the rear captive screws line up with their screw holes When properly installed the front of the GPU cage is captured by T nuts Step 3 Lift up on the GPU cage to verify that it is captured by the T nuts If you cannot lift the GPU cage it is correctly installed Step 4 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver tight...

Страница 25: ...SX GPUFM BLK If you ordered your GPU module with only one GPU the filler blank is preinstalled at the factory GPU slots are keyed so that they can accept only the supported GPU UCSX GPU T4 MEZZ Cisco offers multiple models of Cisco T4 GPU but they are not all interchangeable between the different Cisco products For the Cisco X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module the only Cisco T4 GPU supported is UCSX G...

Страница 26: ... GPU card UCSX GPU T4 MEZZ in the GPU slots in the GPU cage Step 1 Using the GPU card s bracket align the GPU with its slot in the GPU cage Each slot in the GPU cage has a notch that catches the GPU bracket Step 2 Slide the GPU into its socket making sure that the PCI connector seats into the socket inside the GPU cage If the GPU does not easily slide into the socket gently remove it and verify th...

Страница 27: ...retaining clip on each side of the blank The retaining clips hook behind the sheet metal of the GPU cage to secure the filler panel in place Use the following task to remove a GPU filler blank Do not operate the front mezzanine GPU module with an empty GPU slot Note Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 19 Servicing the GPU Module Removing a GPU Filler Blank ...

Страница 28: ...ty GPU slot See Installing a GPU Card on page 18 Installing a GPU Filler Blank If your front mezzanine GPU module has only one GPU it must be installed in the GPU 1 slot The GPU 2 slot must contain a GPU filler blank GPU filler blank has a flexible retention clip that meets the sheet metal of the GPU cage to securely hold the blank in the slot Use the following task to install a GPU filler blank C...

Страница 29: ...PU cage 1 Step 4 Make sure that the tab on the filler bracket sits flush in the GPU slot What to do next Reinsert the GPU cage onto the front mezzanine GPU module Installing a GPU Cage on page 16 Replacing a Drive The front mezzanine GPU module supports up to two U 2 NVMe drives Each drive is front loading into the front of the module Use the following tasks to replace a U 2 drive Removing a Drive...

Страница 30: ...plug is supported with the following conditions VMD must be enabled to support hot plug VMD must be enabled before installing an OS on the drive If VMD is not enabled surprise hot plug is not supported and you must do OS informed hot plug instead VMD is required for both surprise hot plug and drive LED support Removing a Drive Use this task to remove a U 2 NVMe drive from the front mezzanine GPU m...

Страница 31: ...ng a drive Failure to allow this 20 second wait period causes the management software to display incorrect drive inventory information If incorrect drive information is displayed remove the affected drive s wait for 20 seconds then reinstall them Caution To install a U 2 NVMe drive follow this procedure Step 1 Place the drive ejector into the open position by pushing the release button Step 2 Gent...

Страница 32: ... blank panels in the empty drive bays Do not operate a front mezzanine GPU module that has empty drive bays without a drive blank panel Note Use this procedure to remove a drive blank Step 1 Grasp the drive blank handle Step 2 Slide the drive blank out of the slot Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 24 Servicing the GPU Module Removing a Drive Blank ...

Страница 33: ... page 25 Installing a Drive Blank Use this task to install a drive blank Step 1 Align the drive blank so that the sheet metal is facing down Step 2 Holding the blank level slide it into the empty drive bay Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 25 Servicing the GPU Module Installing a Drive Blank ...

Страница 34: ...sconnect the PCBs from the sheet metal to recycle them Recycle each front mezzanine assembly in the Cisco UCS X Series server chassis Use the following procedure to recycle the PCBs from the UCS front mezzanine GPU module Before you begin For Recyclers Only This procedure is not a standard field service option This procedure is for recyclers who will be reclaiming the electronics for proper dispos...

Страница 35: ...M3 screws b Grasp the GPU module and remove it c Grasp each of the two cable connectors and disconnect the cables from the module Step 3 Optional Remove the GPU card s from the GPU module a Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the M3 screws b Grasp each GPU at both ends and slide it out of the GPU module Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 27 Servicing the GPU...

Страница 36: ...ove the other GPU adapter Step 5 Remove the front mezzanine riser card from the inside of the front mezzanine assembly a Using a T10 screwdriver remove the M3 screws b Grasp the riser card and remove it Step 6 Remove each front mezz PCB Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 28 Servicing the GPU Module Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Страница 37: ... components from front mezzanine PCB a Turn the PCBA over and release the connector and remove the cables b Grasp the lightpipe and pry it up with your fingers to remove it Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide 29 Servicing the GPU Module Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Страница 38: ...the stopper pins on the compute node Step 2 Holding the top cover with the rear angled down lower it onto the compute node Step 3 Slide the compute node s cover until it hits the stopper pins Step 4 Lower the front of the top cover onto the compute node Step 5 Keeping the compute node s cover flat slide it forward until the release button clicks Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installati...

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