U.2 NVMe Cache Drive Replacement
DGX-2 System DU-09224-001 _v09|9
Figure1. NVMe Drives: PCIe to Slot Mapping
Identifying the NVMe Manufacturer and Model
Enter the following, replacing X with the number corresponding to the Linux device name for
the failed drive.
$ sudo nvsm show /systems/localhost/storage/drives/nvmeXn1
Example output:
/systems/localhost/storage/drives/nvme5n1
Properties:
Capacity = 3840755982336
BlockSizeBytes = 7501476528
SerialNumber = 174719FCF9F1
PartNumber = N/A
Model = Micron_9200_MTFDHAL3T8TCT
Revision = 100007H0
Manufacturer = Micron Technology Inc
Status_State = Enabled
Status_Health = OK
Name = Non-Volatile Memory Express
MediaType = SSD
IndicatorLED = N/A
EncryptionStatus = N/A
HotSpareType = N/A
Protocol = NVMe
NegotiatedSpeedsGbs = 0
Id = 5
Determine the manufacturer and model from the 'Model' entry in the output, and then request
a replacment NVMe from NVIDIA Enterprise Support, specifying this information.
3.3. Replacing the U.2 NVMe Drive
1. Be sure you have obtained the replacement drive.
2. Back up any critical data to a network shared volume or some other means of backup.
3. Power off the system using the power button.
4. Remove the NVMe drive by squeezing the levers on the handle and pulling the drive out.