Replacing The Vertical Network Card - Nvidia DGX A100 Service Manual

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Note the slot ID for ordering and replacing.
3. Order the appropriate card type as indicated in the following table, then follow the corresponding
replacement instructions.
Slot ID
0-3, 6-9
4
5

14.3. Replacing the Vertical Network Card

Before attempting to replace any of the network cards, be sure to have performed the following:
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Determined the location ID of the faulty network card needing replacement.
See Identifying the Failed Network
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Obtained the replacement network card and have saved the packaging for use when returning
the faulty component.
Caution: Static Sensitive Devices: - Be sure to observe best practices for electrostatic discharge
(ESD) protection. This includes making sure personnel and equipment are connected to a common
ground, such as by wearing a wrist strap connected to the chassis ground, and placing components
on static-free work surfaces.
1. Power down the system.
2. Label all network, monitor, and USB cables connected to the motherboard tray for easy identifi-
cation when reconnecting.
3. Unplug all power cords, and all network, monitor, and USB cables.
4. Remove the motherboard tray.
Refer to the instructions in the section
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Table 1: Network Card Slot IDs
Card Type
Single port
Dual-port vertical
Dual-port horizontal
Card.
Accessing the Motherboard
Replacement Instructions
Replacing the Vertical Network Card
Replacing the Vertical Network Card
Replacing the Horizontal Network Card
Tray.
Chapter 14. Network Card Replacement