Dell PowerEdge C8000 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge C8220X

Tesla K20 GPGPU Card

Installation Guide

Regulatory Model: B06B

Regulatory Type: B06B001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if

instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal

injury, or death.

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Regulatory Model B06B

Regulatory Type: B06B001

2013 - 02 P/N 38DP3 Rev. A00

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Recommended Tools

Information You May Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tesla K20 GPGPU Cards

Installing the Front Tesla K20 GPGPU card Installing the Back Tesla K20 GPGPU card

Cable Routing Diagram

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Important Safety Information

Observe the following safety precautions when installing NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU cards in the PowerEdge C8220X sled.

WARNING: Working on systems that are still connected to a power supply can be

extremely dangerous.

CAUTION: The sled must be operated with the cover installed to ensure proper cooling.

CAUTION: To ensure proper airflow in the PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure, if a sled

module is removed it should be immediately replaced with another sled or sled blank.

CAUTION: Operating the system for extended periods of time without a sled blank

installed can cause the PowerEdge C8000 server enclosure to overheat.

CAUTION: GPGPU cards can only be installed in the slots on the GPGPU card riser. Do not

attempt to install GPGPU expansion cards directly into the riser connector on the system board.

NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on

components in the interior of the system.

To avoid injury to yourself or damage to your system, follow these guidelines:

• Always disconnect the system from the power outlet whenever you are working inside the system.

• If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the system. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis of the system case, or the bare metal body of any other grounded appliance.

• Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress the circuit board.

• Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging until you are ready to use the component for the installation.

• Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

Recommended Tools

You may need the following items to install NVIDIA Tesla K20 GPGPU cards in the PowerEdge C8220X sled.

• #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Static mat

• Static strap

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