CoreModule
GPU acceleration for the MX7000
Quick Start Guide
The Amulet Hotkey CoreModule is a unique core expansion module that brings
graphics virtualization and GPU compute acceleration to Dell EMC's PowerEdge
MX7000 Modular Chassis platform.
CoreModule kit includes:
CoreModule expansion module with space for four CoreCartridges;
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At least one CoreCartridge (not fitted);
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Amulet Hotkey Mezzanine ('Mezz') card(s) with orthogonal connector.
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Requirements
At least one MX740c or MX840c compute sled installed in an MX7000
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enclosure. The sled must have two Scalable Xeon CPUs installed
Each sled that accesses a CoreCartridge requires a new mezz card
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Two compute sleds to utilize both GPUs in a CoreCartridge
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Two CoreModules to utilize two GPUs per compute sled
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Caution
Power down any sleds that connect to the CoreModule with Amulet
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Hotkey Mezzanine cards before you install or remove a CoreModule
Always use appropriate anti-static handling procedures
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Before you start
1. Remove all packaging and keep.
2. Power down any sleds that connect to the CoreModule with an Amulet Hotkey
mezzanine card.
3. Select the correct location for the CoreCartridge(s) in the CoreModule.
Example: If there are two compute sleds in slots 1 and 2 in the chassis then install
the CoreCartridge into position A. See
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Figure 1: Mapping of CoreCartridge to Compute Sleds
Prepare the sled(s)
1. Do the following for each sled that will access a CoreCartridge.
Remove a compute sled from the MX7000 enclosure
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Install the Amulet Hotkey Mezzanine card in the sled
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Replace a compute sled in the MX7000 enclosure
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1 MX7000 chassis with CoreModule. 2 CoreModule. 3 CoreCartridge.
Remove a compute sled from the MX7000 enclosure
1. Press the blue release button on the sled to release the sled handle. See
2. Hold the sled handle and slide the sled out of the enclosure. See
Figure 2: Remove a compute sled.
3. Place the sled on the flat surface with the cover upwards. See
4. Press the blue release tab on the cover and move the cover towards the rear.
5. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the sled.
Figure 3: Remove the cover of the compute sled
Install the Amulet Hotkey Mezzanine card in the sled
1. With a Philips #2 screwdriver, remove any Dell mezzanine card from the Fabric B.
2. Install the Amulet Hotkey mezzanine card into Fabric B.
3. Tighten the screws with a Torx T15 screwdriver. See
Figure 4: Install the Amulet Hotkey mezzanine card
Replace a compute sled in the MX7000 enclosure
1. Replace the cover.
2. Replace the compute sled in the MX7000 enclosure.
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