Datasheet

Power Connectors
NVIDIA GRID K2
Graphics Board BD-06580-001_v02 | 11
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
The NVIDIA GRID K2 board utilizes power from the PCI Express connector as well as
one or two auxiliary power connectors. Table 4 lists the supported configurations
Table 4. Configurations with External PCI Express Connectors
Connector Type 6-Pin Power Connector Supported Notes
8-pin connected 6-pin connected Yes
8-pin connected No cable installed Yes 8-pin cable must supply 150 W
6-pin connected N/A No 6-pin cable in the 8-pin
connector is not supported.
Not installed N/A No 8-pin connector should always
be connected.
Note: If the auxiliary power cables are connected in an unsupported configuration, the NVIDIA GRID K2
board will power up in a low performance mode. The software will detect and report the incorrect
power connections so actions can be taken by the user to resolve.
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Note: The power breakdown per input rail is available to authorized system
partners in the NVIDIA GRID K2 System Design Guide (DG-06546-001).