GPU power cable option

This section provides instructions for connecting an 800-mm GPU power cable when installing a GPU option. The PCI riser cage assembly with the full-length, full-height PCIe3 x16 riser slot is required for GPU installation.This hardware option might require a power supply with a higher wattage rating. To accurately estimate the power consumption of your server and select the appropriate power supply and other system components, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Power Advisor website.

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

To install the component:

Remove all power:
1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Do one of the following:
- Extend the server from the rack.
- Remove the server from the rack.
Remove the access panel.
Remove the primary PCI riser cage with the full-length, full-height PCIe3 x16 riser slot.
Remove the cover opposite the PCIe3 x16 riser slot.
Install the GPU in the full-length, full-height PCIe3 x16 riser slot.
Install the primary PCI riser cage.
Carefully press down the end of the GPU bracket to secure it in the two air baffle hooks.
Remove the Smart Storage Battery holder.
Connect the GPU power cable:
1. Connect the GPU power cable to the GPU.
2. Route the GPU power cable along the right side of the system board, across the front chassis, and then connect the cable to the system board.
3. Secure the GPU power cable in the two front chassis cable clips.
Install the Smart Storage Battery holder.

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
Install the access panel.
Do one of the following:
- Slide the server into the rack.
- Install the server into the rack.
Power up the server.