Table Of Contents - Nvidia DGX A100 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................................ 1
1.1 Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................ 2
1.1.1 DGX A100 Models and Component Descriptions ....................................................... 2
1.1.2 Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................... 3
1.1.3 Power Specifications.................................................................................................... 4
1.1.3.1 Support for N+N Redundancy .............................................................................. 4
1.1.3.2 DGX A100 Locking Power Cord Specification ...................................................... 4
1.1.3.3 Using the Locking Power Cords ........................................................................... 5
1.1.3.3.1 Locking/Unlocking the PDU Side ................................................................... 5
1.1.3.3.2 Locking/Unlocking the PSU Side (Cords with Switch-Lock Mechanism) .... 5
1.1.3.3.3 Locking/Unlocking the PSU Side (Cords with Twist-Lock Mechanism) ...... 6
1.1.4 Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................... 6
1.1.5 Front Panel Connections and Controls ...................................................................... 7
1.1.5.1 With a Bezel ........................................................................................................... 7
1.1.5.2 With the Bezel Removed ....................................................................................... 8
1.1.6 Rear Panel Modules ..................................................................................................... 8
1.1.7 Motherboard Connections and Controls .................................................................... 9
1.1.8 Motherboard Tray Components .................................................................................. 9
1.1.9 GPU Tray Components .............................................................................................. 10
1.2 Network Connections, Cables, and Adaptors ................................................................. 10
1.2.1 Network Ports ............................................................................................................ 10
1.2.2 Supported Network Cables and Adaptors ................................................................ 12
1.3 DGX A100 System Topology ............................................................................................. 12
1.4 DGX OS Software .............................................................................................................. 12
1.5 Additional Documentation ............................................................................................... 13
1.6 Customer Support ............................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2. Connecting to the DGX A100 ................................................................ 14
2.1 Connecting to the Console ............................................................................................... 14
2.1.1 Direct Connection ...................................................................................................... 14
2.1.2 Remote Connection through the BMC ...................................................................... 16
2.2 SSH Connection to the OS ............................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3. First Boot Setup ................................................................................... 19
3.1 System Setup .................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Post Setup Tasks .............................................................................................................. 21
3.2.1 Obtain Software Updates ........................................................................................... 22
3.2.2 Enabling the srp_daemon ......................................................................................... 22
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