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February 11th, 2026 16:07

PowerEdge R760xd2 – GPU Installation (Riser & Accessories Required)

Hello everyone,

I have a Dell PowerEdge R760xd2 server and I’m planning to install an NVIDIA L4 (full-height, 24 GB) GPU.

Before ordering parts, I need help understanding exactly what I need to make this upgrade work.

Server details

Questions

  1. Which riser card do I need to install the NVIDIA L4 in this platform?
    (Part number and full details would be very helpful.)

  2. What GPU accessories are required?

    • PCIe power cables (type and Dell p/n)

    • Any required brackets, airflow shroud, or mounting hardware

  3. Does this server require a GPU enablement kit or special support kit?

  4. Any PSU / power recommendations for stable operation with the L4?

  5. Any BIOS / firmware requirements to enable GPU support?

I want to make sure I order the correct Dell parts and avoid compatibility issues.

Thanks in advance for your guidance

  • DELL-Charles R

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    Posted February 17th, 2026 16:10

    Hello,

     

    This does look correct for the L4 GPU

     

    Riser Config 3A, Full Length, 3x16 LP Slots (Gen4), 2x16 FH Slots (Gen4), L4 GPU

    [SKU: 330-BCMW, 470-BBFH]

     

     

    Page 45

    https://dl.dell.com/content/manual30775379-dell-poweredge-r760xd2-installation-and-service-manual.pdf?language=en-us

     

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    Posted February 13th, 2026 18:14

    Hello,

     

    These are the Enablement kit and GPU part numbers I see:

     

    470-BBWW

    GPU Enablement Kit for L4 GPU, Customer Install, Shroud, riser, cables

     

    490-BJRQ

    NVIDIA L4, PCIe, 72W, 24GB Passive, Single Wide Full Height GPU, Customer Install, Dell validated card.

     

    You would then install the GPU in Riser 2

     

    Make sure you are Updated to the latest BIOS, iDRAC

     

    1100W or greater PSU are typically recommended when using GPU

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    Posted February 16th, 2026 11:38

    @DELL-Charles R​ Thank you for your reply. Does my current riser (Riser 2) support a full-height GPU?

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    Posted February 16th, 2026 13:08

    Hi, not unless your system already has the Dell GPU Enablement Kit (470‑BBWW), because the required GPU‑capable riser is included only in that kit.

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    Posted February 17th, 2026 15:20

    Thank you for the clarification.

    I just want to double-check one detail to make sure I fully understand before placing the order.

    When I use the Dell Solution Configurator:

    • If I select Riser Configuration 2A, the NVIDIA L4 option does not appear.

    • When I select Riser Configuration 3A (L4 GPU), then the L4 becomes selectable.

    Could you please confirm whether:

    • Is Riser 2A fully compatible with the L4 when using the 470-BBWW enablement kit, even though the configurator does not show the GPU option?

    • Or is Riser 3A actually the required configuration for L4 support on the R760xd2?

    • Does the 470-BBWW kit effectively convert Riser 2 into a GPU-capable configuration?

    I just want to make sure there is full alignment between the recommended parts and the configurator logic, as this is for a customer project and I want to avoid any ordering mistakes.