I am attempting to install an Nvidia A16 GPU into a Dell PowerEdge T630 server. To power the GPU, I connected an X7C1K GPU power supply expansion board. However, when I start the server, I encounter the error "PSU 0034: An under voltage fault detected on PSU 2. Check power source." My power source is 1600 watt.
Firstly, as usual, do check if all firmware of the server are up to date.
Second, do you have a lower memory GPU to test the server's issue with? According to the user guide, T630 supports up to Gen3 PCIe card and 6GB of dedicated memory only. https://dell.to/3ShDfbO
Can you also swap the PSU to check if the fault follows the PSU or slot? Are you using Dell GPU power cable, DPN# DRXPD?
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The Dell PowerEdge T630 is a versatile tower server that, when paired with an Nvidia A16 GPU, excels in AI, machine learning, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) applications.
Dell PowerEdge T630:
Processor: Supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 (up to 22 cores).
I was able to get the server to power up. However for cooling I may need to install additional cooling fans to the gpu. Fans like Supermicro FAN-0065L4. Any idea how I can power these type of fans on Dell Poweredge T630?
Unfortunately, I don't have any information on how to install a third party fan into the server. I am unsure if there is any connector for the power. Probably best to wait for someone in the community to provide feedback if they have successfully installed fan in the server.
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I am trying to fit two Nvidia A16 GPUs into a Dell Poweredge T630 for proxmox. After installing them into the server, it power's on fine but the GPUs do not show up in "ispcie". Any idea why this might be happening?
First thing I suspect it could be an driver or firmware issue. However Proxmox is out of scope so I'm not familiar it. But, if your card installation is okay as below reference links. https://dell.to/3Z1W3jF
Then you can check slot disablement on integrated devices in BIOS (Enables or disables the available PCIe slots on your system.) https://dell.to/3Z4IoYW
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I'll first note that Dell did not validate the Nvidia A16 GPU on the T630.
There was also an GPU Enablement Kit.
I cannot find that at the moment so you may need to contact Sales for availability and quote for purchase.
I can recommend to make sure system firmware is up to date: iDRAC, BIOS
Also please make sure Collect System Inventory is enabled.
Boot to F2 > iDRAC Settings > Lifecycle Controller > Collect System Inventory on Restart set to Enabled
I did find this also:
If a system with 1600 W AC PSU operates at low line 100–120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU is degraded to 800 W. You'll have to use higher input voltage to take advantage of the 1600W PSU's
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Hi,
Firstly, as usual, do check if all firmware of the server are up to date.
Second, do you have a lower memory GPU to test the server's issue with? According to the user guide, T630 supports up to Gen3 PCIe card and 6GB of dedicated memory only. https://dell.to/3ShDfbO
Can you also swap the PSU to check if the fault follows the PSU or slot? Are you using Dell GPU power cable, DPN# DRXPD?
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