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Graphics Virtualization Card for Dell 13G M-series blade servers
DXG
This guide tells you how to install and configure a dual slot DXG Graphics
Virtualization Card on a Dell Power Edge M630 blade server. The DXG card
incorporates an MXM GPU for GPU enabled compute solutions and VDI.
Two versions of the DXG are available:
■ single slot: Occupies a single mezzanine slot. Install in pairs or with a DXM-A
offload card. Ideal for space constrained installations.
■ dual slot: Occupies both mezzanine slots. An M630 blade can support one of
this type of DXG card.
Kits for dual slot
Each kit includes:
■ DXG Graphics Virualization Card with Nvidia or AMD MXM GPU;
■ 13 G Mezzanine kit for the DXG card (SA-MHC4-0300). This kit includes a
mounting bracket with fitted auxiliary power cables;
■ custom air deflector (HW-M630-0001).
Prepare the Blade
1. Stop all VM activity on the blade. Shut down or migrate all virtual machines
hosted by the blade.
2. In the VMware vSphere client, locate the ESXi server in the Inventory and
put it in to Maintenance Mode.
3. Shut down the host DXM630 blade and remove it from the chassis.
4. Open the blade.
Remove any installed mezzanine cards
Important! Always use anti-static handling procedures to handle a DXG card
or to work on the inside of a blade. Keep liquids away from the area.
If there is a NIC mezzanine card fitted, you must upgrade it with an Amulet
Hotkey customized heatsink.
1. Use a Posidriv screwdriver to remove the screws from the network daughter
card and IDSDM card. Retain the screws.
2. Remove the screws on the Dell mezzanine card mounting bracket and retain.
3. Disconnect, disengage and remove the network daughter card and IDSDM
card.
4. Disengage and remove the Dell mezzanine card mounting bracket.
Available kits DXG kit number
AMD dual slot DXG-S7100X-1 kit KT-DXMG-7100
Nvidia dual slot DXG-M6-1 kit (Compute mode) KT-DXM6-Z003
Nvidia dual slot DXG-M6-1 kit (Graphics mode) KT-DXM6-Z004
Install the custom mounting bracket
Important! To position the bracket, carefully align the bracket post with the
6-pin header on the system board. This makes sure the cable connector inside
the bracket post is seated correctly with the board.
1. Engage the bracket with the guides.
2. Make sure the power connector inside the bracket post is seated correctly
on the 6-pin header. See Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket.
Do not screw in the bracket yet.
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M630 blade. 1 Network daughter card. 2 Dell mounting bracket. 3 IDSDM.
DXG. Be careful to not push on the
heatsink during the installation.
1 DXG card, dual slot form factor. 2 Custom mounting bracket. 3B Fabric B. 3C Fabric C. 4 DXG installed
in fabric B. 5 Fit the Amulet Hotkey air deflector (supplied).
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M630 blade
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Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket.
1 Blue sliding latches lock the DXG card in place.
2 Auxiliary power cables. These supply additional power to the MXM GPU.
3 Shared square cable connector for 2 is pre-fitted inside the bracket post.
4 Flat cable connectors plug into sockets on the topside of the DXG cards.
5 If the cable 3 is unplugged, align the connector with slots inside the
bracket post before re-inserting.
6 Bracket post and connector align with a 6-pin header on the system board.
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Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure the unit is powered off before
removing or installing components. Apart from those mentioned in this guide,
there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Warning
▪ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain and moisture.
▪ Do not expose the appliance to dripping or splashing.
▪ Do not place objects filled with liquids on or near the appliance.
Safety instructions
1. Install in accordance with these instructions.
2. Do not install near significant sources of heat.
3. Make sure the product is properly earthed.
4. Only use attachments and accessories approved by Amulet Hotkey.
5. Keep the product away from liquids.
6. Clean the product only with a dry cloth.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
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3. Install the network daughter card and IDSDM card.
Make sure the lugs on each card fit into the slots on the custom
mounting bracket.
4. Install the screw in the custom mounting bracket.
Use the screw retained from the Dell mounting bracket.
5. Replace the screws in the ISDM and network daughter cards.
Install the DXG card
1. Carefully install the DXG card to Fabric B.
Important: Do not push down on the heat sink of the DXG card.
The heat sink of the DXG card extends across both fabric connectors.
2. Push the flat connector on the auxiliary power cable into the socket on the
topside of the DXG card. See item 4 in Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket.
3. Attach the DXG card onto the mounting bracket with the blue sliding latches.
See item 1 in Figure 1: Custom mounting bracket.
4. Remove the Dell central air deflector.
5. If not already formed, form the Amulet Hotkey air guide. See Figure 2: Form
the Amulet Hotkey air guide or the Air Guide QSG on our website.
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Figure 2: Form the Amulet Hotkey air guide
6. Fit the air guide: hook the small end tabs under the heat sink and the side
tabs under the folds in the chassis. The long pieces fit in the space between
the DIMM banks. See Figure 3: Install the Amulet Hotkey air guide.
Figure 3: Install the Amulet Hotkey air guide
7. Close the blade. Push the blade into the chassis and power up.
Set up the DXG card
See Knowledge Base Articles KBA 113 and KBA 114 for details on how to set up
the DXG card after installation. Also, check the vendor websites for NVIDIA and
AMD. For more DXG information and product specifications, visit our website.
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