Installing the Omni-Path Architecture adapter option

Prerequisites

Before installing this option:

  • Verify that an Intel Xeon 61XXF processor is installed in the processor socket 1.

  • Verify that the server has at least 32 GB memory capacity.

  • Make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  3. Remove the server from the chassis.
  4. Remove the bayonet board.
  5. Remove the three-slot secondary riser cage.
  6. Do one of the following:
  7. Remove the primary riser slot blank.

    Removing the primary riser slot blank
  8. Connect the IFP and sideband cables to the OPA adapter.
  9. Install the OPA adapter in the primary riser slot. Make sure that the board is firmly seated in the slot.

    Installing the OPA adapter in the primary riser slot
  10. Install the primary riser cage.
  11. Connect the OPA adapter IFP cable:
    1. Lift the IFP cable retaining latch.

      Lifting the IFP cable retaining latch
    2. Connect the IFP cable to the Intel Xeon 61XXF processor.
    3. Close the IFP cable retaining latch.

      Connecting the IFP cable to the processor
  12. Connect the OPA adapter sideband cable to the system board.
  13. Install the three-slot secondary riser cage.
  14. Install the bayonet board.
  15. Install the server into the chassis.
  16. Connect the LAN segment cables to the adapter.
  17. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  18. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.