Table Of Contents - Nvidia DGX A100 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction to the NVIDIA DGX A100 System................................................... 1
1.1. Hardware Overview................................................................................................................... 1
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
1.1.4. DGX A100 Locking Power Cord Specification................................................................... 4
1.1.5. Using the Locking Power Cords........................................................................................5
1.1.6. Environmental Specifications............................................................................................ 7
1.1.7. Front Panel Connections and Controls.............................................................................7
1.1.7.1. With a Bezel................................................................................................................. 7
1.1.7.2. With the Bezel Removed............................................................................................. 8
1.1.8. Rear Panel Modules...........................................................................................................8
1.1.9. Motherboard Connections and Controls........................................................................... 9
1.1.10. Motherboard Tray Components.....................................................................................10
1.1.11. GPU Tray Components...................................................................................................10
1.2. Network Connections, Cables, and Adaptors........................................................................11
1.2.1. Network Ports.................................................................................................................. 11
1.2.2. Supported Network Cables and Adaptors...................................................................... 12
1.3. DGX A100 System Topology....................................................................................................13
1.4. DGX OS Software.....................................................................................................................13
1.5. Additional Documentation...................................................................................................... 14
1.6. Customer Support...................................................................................................................14
Chapter 2. Connecting to the DGX A100............................................................................ 15
2.1. Connecting to the Console..................................................................................................... 15
2.1.1. Direct Connection............................................................................................................. 15
2.1.2. Remote Connection through the BMC............................................................................ 17
2.2. SSH Connection to the OS......................................................................................................19
Chapter 3. First Boot Setup............................................................................................... 20
3.1. Setting up the System............................................................................................................ 20
3.2. Post Setup Tasks.................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1. Obtaining Software Updates............................................................................................ 23
3.2.2. Enabling the srp Daemon................................................................................................ 23
Chapter 4. Quick Start and Basic Operation......................................................................24
4.1. Installation and Configuration................................................................................................ 24
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