GPU population rules
Observe the following population rules when installing a GPU in the server:
CAUTION:
a GPU blank.
Number of GPU
1
2
3
Installing GPU brackets
WARNING:
internal system components to cool before touching them.
Power down the server (on page 16).
1.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
2.
Remove the server from the chassis (on page 16).
3.
To install GPU in front cage:
4.
Remove the front GPU cage (on page 17).
a.
For proper cooling, be sure that all slots in the GPU cage are occupied by a GPU or
Rear GPU cage
bottom bay (PCIe x16
slot 1 = GPU 1)
GPU blank
GPU blank
Yes
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
Rear GPU cage top bay
(PCIe x16 slot 2 = GPU
2)
GPU blank
Yes
Yes
Front GPU cage
(PCIe x16 slot 3 = GPU 3)
Yes
Yes
Yes
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