Installing an accelerator or GPU in the secondary riser cage

Use these instructions to install accelerator options, including GPUs, in the server.

Prerequisites

When installing a 3/4-length GPU, a low profile type -a controller must be installed.

Before installing this option, do the following:

  • Be sure that the power supplies support the installation of this option. For more information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Configurator website.

  • Be sure that you have the following items:

    • The components included with the GPU enablement option kit

    • T-15 Torx screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Observe the following alerts:
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
  2. Back up all server data.
  3. Power down the server (Power down the server).
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Do one of the following:
    1. Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack).
    2. Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack).
  6. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
  7. If installed, remove the low profile riser cage.
    Removing the low profile riser cage
  8. Install the secondary full-height PCI riser cage (Installing a secondary full-height PCI riser cage option).
  9. Remove the existing rear guide bracket from the card, if installed.
  10. If installing a 3/4-length GPU, install the bracket supplied in the kit.

    A T-15 Torx screwdriver is required to install the bracket.

    Installing the 3/4 length GPU bracket
  11. Install the card in the riser cage, and then connect any required cables, if applicable.
  12. If installing a GPU requiring greater than 75 W, connect the power cable to the primary riser power connector.
    Installing the GPU and connecting the power cable
  13. Install the access panel (Install the access panel).
  14. Install the server in the rack.
  15. Connect each power cord to the server.
  16. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  17. Power up the server (Power up the server).