Connecting To The Host System - Nvidia Tesla S2050 Installation Manual

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HARdWARE INSTALLATIONS

Connecting to the Host System

Use the following procedures to connect the Tesla 1U GPU Computing
System system to a host system. before you begin, make sure you
disconnect the power cord to the host system.
1
Install the NVIdIA Interface Card in an open PCIe slot. If your host
system requires a low-profile bracket on the card, replace the
standard bracket with the low profile bracket provided in the box.
Refer to bottom of page 9 of this document for more info.
2
Connect one end of one of the PCIe cables supplied with your system.
Figure 5. Connecting cable to host system
3
Connect the other end of the cable to the back of the Tesla system.
The thumb tabs on the cable should face outward for the cable to
engage properly.
Interconnect cable
connections on the
back of the Tesla
System
Thumb tab should
always be located
on the outside
of the connector
Figure 6. Connecting PCIe cable to Tesla system
Note: There is no specific order when connecting the
inter-connect cables between the host system and the
Tesla system.