Figure 59. Installing the expansion card riser 3
1. riser guide-front
2. power connector (for GPU cards)
3. expansion card riser 3
4. riser guide-back
5. expansion card riser 3 connector
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card(s) into the expansion card risers 2 or 3.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
GPU card installation guidelines
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Ensure that both the processors are installed.
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The processor must be of 135 W or less.
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The processor must use a GPU kit low-profile heat sink.
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Due to the high power consumption of GPUs, the ambient inlet temperature is restricted to 30°C to ensure adequate cooling
when one or more GPU cards are installed.
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Ensure that the GPU enablement kit is available.
The GPU enablement kit includes:
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Low-profile heat sinks
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Power cables for the GPU cards
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Filler brackets with closeout EMI shield for unoccupied PCIe slots
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All GPU cards must be of the same type and model.
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You can install up to two double-wide GPU cards.
NOTE:
Two double-wide GPU cards configuration requires optional riser 3.
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You can install up to four single-wide GPU cards.
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Ensure that your system uses the redundant 1100 W power supplies.
NOTE:
When using the system with the Nvidia K80 GPU card, ensure that you install both PSUs with a minimum of 1100
W each and set the PSU configuration to non-redundant mode.
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