Fan Assembly Installation

VCK5000 Data Center Acceleration Development Kit Hardware Installation Guide (UG1531)

Document ID
UG1531
Release Date
2023-07-19
Revision
1.1 English
Use the following steps to install the fan assembly. Follow the ESD precautions outlined in Safety Instructions.
  1. Connect the 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe AUX power cables to the card. Gently connect the 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe AUX power cables to the AUX connectors on the card (shown in the following figure) and ensure they are mechanically fixed (with a click).


  2. Bend the 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe AUX power cables underneath the card. This ensures the fan assembly mounting bracket will properly attach to the card. Do not over bend.


  3. Attach the metal fan mounting bracket. Align the metal fan mounting bracket and attach it with the three screws as highlighted.


  4. Connect the fan power connector. Gently plug the fan power connector from the fan assembly to the card.


  5. Attach the fan assembly to the card. Angle the fan assembly so the notch (circled in the image) goes under the card shroud. While holding onto the edge of the metal fan mounting bracket, push the fan assembly down until it is firmly attached. When attached, it is held in place by the metal fan assembly bracket.


  6. Secure the fan assembly to the mounting bracket with the six screws (highlighted in the following image).


Fan assembly is successfully attached.