T320 GPU Power

Question

I've just bought a couple of PowerEdge T320 systems with redundant PSUs.

I want to use a more powerful GPU (nothing special, just one that can drive a 4K monitor). The power distribution part has a connector labelled "GPU PWR" which appears to be an 8 pin EPS socket. Can I just get a 8 pin EPS male to 8 pin PCIe male cable for this?

DELL-Charles R · Accepted Answer

Hello etbe,

I see you want to use a more powerful GPU. You may be trial and error as Dell has only validated nVidia Q4000 or Q6000 for the T320.

The power distribution board is where you would connect the GPU power. See attached picture.

3692K - ASSY,CBL,PWR,GRPHC,2X4,T620

ASSY 2X4 GPGPU power cable, (From PIB Interposer to GPGPU Card)

You should also get PCIe Card Holder. A PCIe card holder is required to provide additional support when a GPU card is installed.

5HJGD -ASSY,HLDR,SPRT,PLSTC,PCI,T420

ASSY PCI Card Holder, Plastic,

Review Page 81 - for GPU Card Installation Guidelines : https://dell.to/3l11BU3

Please NOTE:

The PowerEdge T320 supports one internal double-width full-length GPU card, which is either nVidia Q4000 or Q6000.

GPUs are installed on PCIe x16 Gen3 Slot 3.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

etbe · Answer

Thanks for the advice, I've ordered a 3692K. I'm currently running a random low-end NVidia card that doesn't need external power as the motherboard/DRAC video doesn't support high resolutions (had to fiddle a bit to get Linux to ignore the built in video but apart from that no problems). I'll probably get a 4K monitor when I get a better GPU.

tesseracts · Answer

Hi etbe,

I recently picked up a T320 as well and am looking to upgrade to a better GPU. Have you made any progress or had any success with your build? Would love to hear any updates from you.

Thank you!

PowerEdge Hardware General

T320 GPU Power

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