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

The server supports installing one adapter in a two-processor configuration. The adapter requires the installation of an 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.

For more information of HPE InfiniBand HDR/Ethernet 100 GB 1-port 940QSFP56 x16 adapter installation, see Expansion board options.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove power from the server by removing the power cord. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
CAUTION:

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

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

  • HPE InfiniBand HDR PCIe G3 Auxiliary card with 350 mm cable kit (P06154-B23)

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. 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

    Retain the primary riser slot blank and screw for future use.

  8. 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.

  9. 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
  10. 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 two cables provided in the kit together using the cable retention clip on either ends of the cables

    CAUTION:

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

  11. Install the cables on the adapter:
    1. Connect the cable.
    2. Close the cable latch door until it clicks into place.


      Connecting the cables and then closing the cable latch door

    IMPORTANT:

    The connector is very delicate. To avoid the risk of breaking or bending the connector, push in the connector very gently. Do not touch the connector to avoid oil and dirt transfer to the connection area.

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


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

  13. Install the adapter in the primary riser cage.

    Installing the adapter in the primary riser cage
  14. Install the primary riser cage.
  15. To connect the other end of the black and white cables to the auxiliary card, repeat step 11.
    CAUTION:

    Cables on both cards should be angled in the same direction after installation.

    CAUTION:

    Avoid routing the cables through the iLO component on the system board.

  16. To install cable retention clip on the auxiliary card, repeat step 12.
  17. To install the auxiliary card in secondary riser cage, do the following:
    1. Remove the secondary riser slot 2 blank.

      Removing the secondary riser slot 2 blank

      Retain the secondary riser slot blank, retention cover, and screw for future use.

    2. Lay the secondary riser cage on its side with the riser slots facing up to access the riser slot 2 and install the auxiliary card in slot 2.

      Installing the auxiliary card in slot 2
    3. Route the black and white cables through the cable clip on system board.
  18. Install the three-slot secondary riser cage.
  19. Install the bayonet board.
  20. Install the server into the chassis.
  21. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  22. Connect all power:
    1. Connect each power cord to the server.
    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  23. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

For more information on UEFI configurations, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website:

https://hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public