Installing an HPE InfiniBand HDR/Ethernet 200Gb 1-port 940QSFP56 x16 Adapter

The system supports installing one adapter in a two-processor configuration. The adapter requires the installation of an auxiliary card.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove power from the system by removing the power cord. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
CAUTION:

The connector pins are fragile and easily damaged. To avoid damaging the connector pins, do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

  • T-10 Torx screwdriver

  • HPE InfiniBand HDR PCIe G3 Auxiliary card with 350mm cable kit

Before you install the option, choose the best PCIe slot pairs for your system:

  • Slots 2 and 6

  • Slots 2 and 7

  • Slots 3 and 6

  • Slots 3 and 7

Procedure
  1. Power down the system (Power down the system).
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the system.
  3. Remove the system from the rack (Remove the system from the rack).
  4. Place the system on a flat, level work surface.
  5. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
  6. Remove the air baffle (Remove the air baffle).
  7. Remove the PCIe riser slot covers from two supported slots.


  8. Connect the black and white cables to the adapter card.
    1. Thread the cable retention clip onto both cables making sure that the clip posts are pointing toward the cable ends.

    2. The white and black cables from the auxiliary card connect to the adapter board ports labeled WHITE CABLE and BLACK CABLE, respectively. The cable latch door must be open when connecting the cables. Close the cable latch door after connecting the cable.

    3. Slide the cable retention clip up and connect it to the adapter board over the cable connectors.

    4. Connect the other end of the black and white cables to the auxiliary card. Be sure that the cables on both cards are angled in the same direction after installation.

    CAUTION:

    Avoid routing the cables over any components in the system that may become hot such as the heatsink.

  9. Install the adapter in the appropriate slot for processor 1.

    • Installing the adapter in slot 2
      Installing HPE Infiniband HDR/EN 200Gb 1P 940QSFP adapter

    • Installing the adapter in slot 3 in the riser cage

  10. Install the auxiliary card in the appropriate slot for processor 2 (PCIe slots 6 or 7).


  11. Install the air baffle (Install the air baffle ).
  12. Install the access panel (Install the access panel).
  13. Install the system into the rack (Installing the system into the rack).
  14. Power up the system (Power up the system).