Description
Features and Benefits of Riser Kit
The HPE Secondary 3 Slot GPU Ready Riser Kit for Proliant servers offers a range of features and benefits to enhance the performance and functionality of your server. Some of the key features and benefits include:
- GPU readiness: The riser kit is designed to support the installation of up to three graphics processing units (GPUs), enabling high-performance computing and visualization capabilities for your server.
- Increased expansion: The kit allows for the addition of three additional expansion slots to your server, providing more room for additional hardware components and peripherals.
- Improved airflow: The riser kit features a unique design that promotes better airflow to the GPUs, helping to keep them cool and stable during operation.
- Easy installation: The riser kit is designed for easy installation, with a simple and straightforward process that can be completed in a matter of minutes.
- Durable construction: The riser kit is built with high-quality materials and is designed to withstand the rigors of heavy use, providing long-lasting performance and reliability.
- Enhanced performance: With the ability to add additional GPUs, the riser kit can significantly improve the performance of your server, making it faster, more efficient, and better equipped to handle demanding workloads.
- Cost-effective solution: Adding additional GPUs can be an expensive proposition, but the HPE Secondary 3 Slot GPU Ready Riser Kit offers a cost-effective solution for expanding your server’s capabilities.
GPU and Recommended Graphics Card Options
The HPE Secondary 3 Slot GPU Ready Riser Kit is compatible with a wide range of graphics processing units (GPUs), including both NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards. When choosing a GPU for your server, it is important to consider the specific requirements of your workloads and applications. Here are some recommended graphics card options for the HPE Secondary 3 Slot GPU Ready Riser Kit:
- NVIDIA Tesla V100: This powerful GPU is ideal for high-performance computing and machine learning workloads. It features a massive 16 GB of memory and 5,120 CUDA cores, making it one of the most powerful GPUs on the market.
- AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100: This GPU is designed for professional workstations and is ideal for applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations. It features 16 GB of memory and 4096 stream processors, making it a powerful option for demanding workloads.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: This GPU is designed for gaming and content creation, and is a great option for users looking to enhance the performance of their server. It features 24 GB of memory and 10496 CUDA cores, making it a powerful option for demanding workloads.
- AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100: This GPU is designed for professional workstations and is ideal for applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations. It features 8 GB of memory and 2304 stream processors, making it a powerful option for demanding workloads.
It is important to note that the HPE Secondary 3 Slot GPU Ready Riser Kit is compatible with full-height, full-length, and double-width graphics cards, and is not compatible with low-profile graphics cards. Also, before purchasing a GPU, it is recommended to check the GPU compatibility with your server model and also the power supply of your server.
Installation and Setup
Installing the HPE Secondary 3 Slot GPU Ready Riser Kit for Proliant servers is a relatively simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. Here is a general overview of the installation process:
- Before starting the installation process, make sure that your server is powered off and unplugged from any power source.
- Locate the riser cage and remove the blanking plate. This is typically located on the back of the server, near the bottom.
- Carefully remove the riser cage from the server. This may require removing any attached cables or screws.
- Insert the riser kit into the riser cage and secure it with the provided screws.
- Reinstall the riser cage back into the server and secure it with the original screws.
- Connect any necessary cables to the riser kit, including power and data cables.
- Turn on the server and boot it up. The riser kit should be recognized by the system and be ready for use.
- Install the Graphics card into the riser kit and connect it as per the instruction manual that comes with the graphics card.