HP ProLiant DL/ML370 G6 Servers graphics card power cable kit installation instructions

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HP ProLiant DL/ML370 G6

Servers Graphics card power

cable kit

Installation Instructions

Overview

This document provides instructions for installing power cables to

support high-power graphics cards.

Before installing a high-power graphics card in the server, be sure

that the power supplies support the installation of the card. Because

of the high power requirements for the card, a 750-W or higher

power supply may be required. For more information, see the HP

Enterprise Configurator website

(http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/

To determine power requirements for supported options, use the

power calculator located at the HP website

(http://www.hp.com/servers/powercalculator

(http://www.hp.com/support/ML370G6graphicscardcable_IC_JP)

Kit contents

WARNING: The kit contains two bags of server-specific

cables for the ML350 G6 and the DL/ML370 G6

servers. The cables are not interchangeable and must

be used only with the corresponding components as

indicated in this document. To avoid personal injury or

damage to the server, only use the cables specified for

that server.

DL/ML370 G6 server graphics card power cables:

• Cable 1–300-W graphics card power cable with three 75-W

2x3-pin connectors (P/N: 509680-001)

• Cable 2–300-W graphics card power cable with one 75-W

2x3-pin connector and one 150-W 2x4-pin connector (P/N:

506302-001)

• Y cable (P/N: 537229-001)

The Y cable is used only when connectors P9 and P12 are

unavailable. For more information, see "Connecting the Y

cable (optional)."

• This document

Installing the power adapter

cables

The server supports up to three high-power graphics cards.

When installing a single high power graphics card, HP requires the

card be installed in Slot 3.

When installing two or more high-power graphics cards, HP requires

the following population order: slot 3, slot 8, slot 6.

To install the component:

1. Power down the server.

2. Do one of the following:

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The

only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express

warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing

herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall

not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Part Number 537232-004

July 2010 (Fourth Edition)

Summary of content (4 pages)

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HP ProLiant DL/ML370 G6 Servers Graphics card power cable kit Installation Instructions Overview This document provides instructions for installing power cables to support high-power graphics cards. Before installing a high-power graphics card in the server, be sure that the power supplies support the installation of the card. Because of the high power requirements for the card, a 750-W or higher power supply may be required. For more information, see the HP Enterprise Configurator website (http://h30099.
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o Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed. o Extend the server from the rack. 3. Remove the access panel. 4. Remove the air baffle. 5. Remove the fan cage. 6. Remove the black cable cover. 7. Install the graphics card in a x16 PCIe expansion slot. Connect the power adapter connector to an available P9 or P12 video power connector (not shown). Cable and connector identification WARNING: Only connect the connectors needed to obtain the wattage requirements for the card.
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A 150-W graphics card or a 225-W graphics card Item 150-W graphics card 225-W graphics card Cable 1 (P/N: 506302-001) Only the 75-W 2x3pin connector is connected. Only the 150-W 2x4-pin connector is connected. Three 150-W graphics cards Three 150-W graphics cards (using Cable 2 [P/N: 509680-001]) A 150-W graphics card and a 225-W graphics card NOTE: In the illustration, only one configuration is shown.
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300-W graphics card A 300-W graphics card using Cable 1 (P/N: 506302-001). Both the 75-W 2x3 pin connector and the 150-W 2x4-pin connector are connected.