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- Page 1 Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide First Published: 2022-07-14 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Servicing the GPU Module Servicing the GPU Module Removing a Compute Node Cover Replacing a GPU Cage Cabling Considerations Removing the GPU Cage Installing a GPU Cage Replacing a GPU Card Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... - Page 4 NVMe SSD Requirements and Restrictions Hot Plug Considerations Removing a Drive Installing a Drive Removing a Drive Blank Installing a Drive Blank Recycling the PCB Assembly (PCBA) Installing a Compute Node Cover Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
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Page 5: P R E F A C E Preface
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... - Page 6 Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses and phone numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/...
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Page 7: Communications, Services, And Additional Information
Cisco Bug Search Tool Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST) is a web-based tool that acts as a gateway to the Cisco bug tracking system that maintains a comprehensive list of defects and vulnerabilities in Cisco products and software. BST provides you with detailed defect information about your products and software. - Page 8 Preface Communications, Services, and Additional Information Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide viii...
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Page 9: Overview
Front Panel, on page 1 Overview The Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU module is a passive PCIe Gen 4 front mezzanine option for Cisco UCS X-Series compute nodes. The module is a mixed mode assembly that provides both storage and GPU acceleration. -
Page 10: Drive Bays
GPU slot 2 Drive Bays Each Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module has a front mezzanine slot that can support a maximum of two 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe drives. A drive blank panel (UCSC-BBLKD-S2) must cover any empty drive bays. - Page 11 Amber Fault detected Flashing Amber 4 Hz If this LED is flashing amber and the Drive Activity LED is flashing green simultaneously, a drive rebuild is in progress. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
- Page 12 Overview Drives and Drive LEDs Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
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Page 13: Installing The Gpu Module
To provide flexibility for your deployment, the U.2 drives and GPUs are orderable separately. However, if you order the Cisco UCS X10c front mezzanine GPU module with one GPU, the unused GPU slot is pre-populated with a filler module. You can purchase additional filler modules from Cisco. -
Page 14: Removing The Front Mezzanine Gpu Module
Installing the GPU Module Removing the Front Mezzanine GPU Module The following additional equipment, which is not provided by Cisco, is required to install or remove the GPU module. • T8 Torx screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Torque wrench... - Page 15 Step 3 Grasp the front mezzanine module at the middle of the top front edge and lift the front mezzanine module straight up to remove it from the compute node. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
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Page 16: Installing The Front Mezzanine Gpu Module
Align the rear captive screws with the threaded standoffs (2). The motherboard has guide pins that assist with installing the module onto the compute node. Use these guide Note pins while installing the module. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... - Page 17 Using a T8 Torx driver, tighten the four T8 flat head screws on the sides of the compute node (2 screws per side) to secure the module to the compute node. Step 6 Replace the compute node top cover and reinstall the compute node into the chassis. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
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Page 18: Front Mezzanine Gpu Module Configuration
Installing a Compute Node Cover , on page Front Mezzanine GPU Module Configuration The Cisco UCS X10c front mezzanine GPU module can be configured and managed using the Cisco Intersight management platform in Intersight Managed Mode (Cisco Intersight Managed Mode). For details, see the... -
Page 19: Servicing The Gpu Module
The GPU cage is an adapter card that provides two slots for GPUs cards. GPU cages provide the mechanical housing for individual GPU cards. Removing the GPU cage is a prerequisite for removing or installing a GPU card. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 20: Cabling Considerations
In the following illustration, the front mezzanine GPU module is upside down to easily show the cables. Front Mezzanine GPU MCIO cable, GPU cage Module Slot Identifier, 1 or 2 This cable connects to front Mezzanine GPU Module Slot 1 Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... - Page 21 GPU end. However, if you must disconnect the front mezzanine end of the cable, the MCIO connectors are labeled on the front mezzanine PCB to help identify how to reconnect the cables. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
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Page 22: Removing The Gpu Cage
Step 2 Place the front mezzanine GPU module upside down on an ESD-safe work surface. Step 3 Locate the 2 Phillips-head screws at the rear of the GPU cage. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... - Page 23 "T" nut. Repeat the previous step until the GPU cage rotates easily. When rotating the GPU cage upward, make sure not to scrape or damage other parts on the compute node or Note the front mezzanine GPU module. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
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Page 24: Installing A Gpu Cage
If you cannot lift the GPU cage, it is correctly installed. Step 4 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten each of the captive screws to 5 in-lb of torque. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 25: Replacing A Gpu Card
You can identify this GPU by the M3 screw on the GPU bracket, which is a different screw from any other Cisco T4 GPU. Because of the heatsink and screw, the UCSX-GPU-T4-MEZZ is supported only on the front mezzanine GPU module. -
Page 26: Installing A Gpu Card
Slide the GPU into its socket, making sure that the PCI connector seats into the socket inside the GPU cage. Note If the GPU does not easily slide into the socket, gently remove it and verify that it is a Cisco T4 GPU (UCSX-GPU-T4-MEZZ). -
Page 27: Removing A Gpu Filler Blank
GPU cage to secure the filler panel in place. Use the following task to remove a GPU filler blank. Note Do not operate the front mezzanine GPU module with an empty GPU slot. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 28: Installing A Gpu Filler Blank
GPU filler blank has a flexible retention clip that meets the sheet metal of the GPU cage to securely hold the blank in the slot. Use the following task to install a GPU filler blank. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 29: Replacing A Drive
The front mezzanine GPU module supports up to two U.2 NVMe drives. Each drive is front-loading into the front of the module. Use the following tasks to replace a U.2 drive. • Removing a Drive, on page 22 • Installing a Drive, on page 23 Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 30: Nvme Ssd Requirements And Restrictions
• NVMe 2.5 SSDs support booting only in UEFI mode. Legacy boot is not supported. UEFI boot mode can be configured through the Boot Order Policy setting in the Server Policy supported by Cisco Intersight Managed Mode (IMM). For instructions about setting up UEFI boot mode through Cisco IMM, go to: Cisco Intersight Managed Mode Configuration Guide •... -
Page 31: Installing A Drive
Gently slide the drive into the empty drive bay until it seats into place. Step 3 Push the drive ejector into the closed position. You should feel the ejector click into place when it is in the closed position. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 32: Removing A Drive Blank
Do not operate a front mezzanine GPU module that has empty drive bays without a drive blank panel. Use this procedure to remove a drive blank. Step 1 Grasp the drive blank handle. Step 2 Slide the drive blank out of the slot. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 33: Installing A Drive Blank
Use this task to install a drive blank. Step 1 Align the drive blank so that the sheet metal is facing down. Step 2 Holding the blank level, slide it into the empty drive bay. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide... -
Page 34: Recycling The Pcb Assembly (Pcba)
• Disassemble and remove additional parts to gain access to the PCBs. • Disconnect the PCBs from the sheet metal to recycle them. • Recycle each front mezzanine assembly in the Cisco UCS X-Series server chassis. Use the following procedure to recycle the PCBs from the UCS front mezzanine GPU module. - Page 35 (Optional) Remove the GPU card(s) from the GPU module. a) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the M3 screws. b) Grasp each GPU at both ends and slide it out of the GPU module. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
- Page 36 Remove the front mezzanine riser card from the inside of the front mezzanine assembly. a) Using a T10 screwdriver, remove the M3 screws. b) Grasp the riser card and remove it. Step 6 Remove each front mezz PCB. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
- Page 37 Remove additional components from front mezzanine PCB. a) Turn the PCBA over and release the connector and remove the cables. b) Grasp the lightpipe and pry it up with your fingers to remove it. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...
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Page 38: Installing A Compute Node Cover
Step 4 Lower the front of the top cover onto the compute node. Step 5 Keeping the compute node's cover flat, slide it forward until the release button clicks. Cisco UCS X10c Front Mezzanine GPU Module Installation and Service Guide...