Installing expansion-card risers
Prerequisites
1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3.If applicable, reinstall the expansion card(s) into the
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Steps
1.Align the
2.Lower the
Next steps
1.Install the expansion card(s) into the
2.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3.Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
GPU card installation guidelines
NOTE: Internal GPU cards are supported on the PowerEdge R730 and not on the PowerEdge R730xd.
•The PowerEdge R730 must be installed with two processors.
•The processor must be of 120 W or less.
•The processor must use a GPU kit
•Due to the high power consumption of GPUs, the ambient system inlet temperature is restricted to 35°C to ensure adequate system cooling when one or more GPU cards are installed.
•Ensure the GPU enablement kit is available. GPU enablement kit includes:
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–Power cables for the GPU cards
–Filler brackets with closeout EMI shield for unoccupied PCIe slots
•All GPU cards must be of the same type and model.
•Ensure that your system uses the redundant 1100 W power supplies.
•You can install up to two
NOTE: Two
•You can install up to four
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