GPU power cable option

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

To install a third 150W GPU, a third power supply must be installed. If more than two power supplies are needed, then the x4 Redundant power supply option must be installed.

The server supports up to four graphic cards, install graphic card options in PCIe slots 1, 3, 6, or 8.

IMPORTANT: If installing a graphic card for the first time, we highly recommend that you contact HPE Technology Services for assistance.

To install the component:

Procedure

  1. Back up all server data.
  2. Do one of the following:
  3. 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:
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Remove the air baffle.
  8. Remove the fan cage.
  9. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board.
  10. Remove the system board:
    1. Loosen the two system board thumbscrews.
    2. Using the system board tray handles, slide the tray forward, and then remove the system board.
      Removing the system board
  11. Connect the graphic card power cable to the nearest server graphic card power connector on the power supply backplane.
    Connecting the graphic card power cable to the graphic card power connector
  12. Install the system board assembly and tighten the two thumbscrews.
    Installing the system board
  13. Open the PCI retainer latch.
    Opening the PCI retainer latch
  14. To install a single-width graphic card, remove one PCI blank. To install a double-width graphic card, remove two PCI blanks.
    Removing the PCIe blank
  15. Connect the graphic card power cable to the graphic card.
    Connecting the graphic card power cable to the graphic card
  16. Install the graphic card in an x16 PCI expansion slot.
    Installing the graphic card
  17. Close the PCIe retainer latch.
    Closing the PCI retainer latch
  18. Install the fan cage.
  19. Install the air baffle.
  20. Install the access panel.
  21. Do one of the following:
    • If the server is in a tower configuration, return the server to an upright position.
    • If the server is in a rack configuration, slide the server into the rack.
  22. Connect each power cord to the server .
  23. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  24. Power up the server.
  25. Do one of the following:

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