Removing and replacing an HPE InfiniBand HDR/Ethernet 200 GB 1-port 940QSFP56 x16 adapter and auxiliary card

An HPE InfiniBand HDR/Ethernet 200 GB 1-port 940QSFP56 x16 adapter is installed in slot 1 and auxiliary card is installed in slot 2.

Prerequisites

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

  • T-10 Torx screwdriver

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

  • Phillips No. 2 screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Remove the server from the chassis.
  5. Remove the bayonet board.
  6. Remove the three-slot secondary riser cage.
  7. Lay the secondary riser cage on its side with the riser slots facing up to access the riser slot 2.
  8. Remove the auxiliary card from slot 2.


    Removing the auxiliary card from slot 2

    Retain the screw for future use.

  9. Disconnect the cables from the auxiliary card:
    1. Open the retention clip and slide it away from the connectors.
    2. Gently pull the top corner of the cable latch door upwards.
    3. Disconnect the black and white cables from the auxiliary card.
  10. Remove the primary riser cage.
  11. Remove the adapter from slot 1.

    Removing the adapter from slot 1
  12. To disconnect the cables from the adapter, repeat step 9.

To replace the component:

  1. If installed, remove the full-height bracket from the adapter.

    Removing the full-height bracket from the adapter

    Retain the full-height bracket and screws for future use.

  2. Install the low-profile bracket provided in the kit on the adapter and the auxiliary card.


    Installing the low-profile bracket provided in the kit on the adapter and the auxiliary card

  3. Thread the two cables provided in the kit together using the cable retention clip on either ends of the cables. Ensure that the clip posts are pointing towards the cable ends.


    Threading the cables through the retention clip

    CAUTION:

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

  4. Install the cables on the adapter:

    1. Connect the cable.

    2. Close the cable latch door until it clicks into place.


      Install the cables on adapter

    CAUTION:

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

  5. Push the clip down and slide the cable retention clip on the adapter.


    Pushing the clip down and sliding the cable retention clip on the adapter

  6. Install the adapter in slot 1.


    Installing the adapter in slot 1

  7. Install the primary riser cage.

  8. Thread the cables through the second retention clip.

  9. Connect the cables to the auxiliary card.

  10. Install the auxiliary card in slot 2.


    Installing the auxiliary card in slot 2

  11. Install the three-slot secondary riser cage.

  12. Install the bayonet board.

  13. Install the server into the chassis.

  14. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.

  15. Connect all power:

    1. Connect each power cord to the server.

    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.

  16. Power up the server.