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GPU kit
The GPU kits of different types are available for the customer. Depending on the kit ordered, the respective components will be
available.
CAUTION:
Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated
and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the
system warranty.
WARNING:
Consumer-Grade GPU should not be installed or used in the Enterprise Server products.
Table 79. Components in the full length (FL) GPU kit
Components
GPU FL kit
Details
Risers
Riser configuration (RC)
0 and 1
Fans
STD fan
Cables
Power cable
FL - Full Length, HL - Half Length, HPR - High Performance, RC - Riser configuration
You may not need all the components in the kit for GPU installation. For information about riser configurations, see the
expansion card installation guidelines
NOTE:
^ RF1A and RF2A support Double Width (DW) GPU.
Before you begin, follow the
1. Use the existing heat sink, cooling fans and air shroud.
NOTE:
For more information about supported cooling fans matrix, see the thermal restriction section in
specifications.
2. If required,
install NVLink sponges
3.
Install the GPU
into front GPU riser module or
NOTE:
Mixing of different GPUs are not allowed.
NOTE:
See
expansion card installation guidelines
NOTE:
For information on riser slot location on the system board, see the
4. If applicable, connect the power cables to the GPU. To know the connectors for GPU on the system board, see the
board jumpers and connectors
NOTE:
Refer to the GPU power cable matrix to know about the requirement of cable for the GPU.
Table 80. GPU power cable matrix
Categor
Description
y
GPU
NVIDIA A16, A30,
A40, A100, A800
GPU
AMD MI210
184
Upgrade Kits
Quantity
RC 0: R1V (HL) + RF1A (FL)
RC 1: R1V (HL)+ R4T (HL) + RF1B (FL) + RF2B (FL)
6
2 x 4 (8-position) or 2 x 6 + 1 x 4 (12-position + 4-sideband)
section.
Safety Instructions
and
before working inside your system
and
install NVLink
Install the GPU
topic.
Type
Vendor
FH and FL
NVIDIA
FH and FL
AMD
^
+ R4T (HL) + RF2A
bridges.
into expansion card riser.
to know about risers and slots that support GPU.
Cable
CPU type 2 x 4 (8-
position)
^
(FL)
instructions.
System board jumpers and connectors
Cable quantity
2 each for RF1A and RF2A
Technical
topic.
System
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