SXM2 to PCIe x16 GPU Adapter for V100 Dual 8-Pin Power New Original

Package Includes:
1x V100 SXM2 to PCIe x16 Adapter Card
(Note: V100 GPU module is NOT included)

1. Core Functionality: Physical Interface Conversion
Cross-Platform Compatibility: SXM2 is a non-standard, high-bandwidth interface typically found only in high-end servers. Through physical and electrical conversion, this adapter card enables users to install V100 SXM2 GPUs into standard PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 slots.
Lossless Bandwidth Support: Supports full PCIe 3.0 x16 bandwidth, ensuring that data transfer during deep learning training or HPC (High-Performance Computing) tasks does not suffer from significant bottlenecks caused by the adapter.
2. Power Delivery System Design
High Power Handling: The SXM2 version of the V100 typically consumes between 250W and 300W of power.
Dedicated Power Connectors: The adapter card is typically equipped with dual 8-pin (6+2 pin) power input connectors, drawing power directly from the host system's Power Supply Unit (PSU) to meet the V100's peak power demands.
3. Cooling and Thermal Management Solutions
Active Cooling System: Since the bare SXM2 card itself lacks an onboard fan (relying instead on the server chassis's airflow wall for cooling), this adapter card typically integrates an automatically temperature-controlled blower fan or a high-efficiency aluminum alloy/pure copper heatsink.
Intelligent Thermal Management: Features automatic fan speed control that adjusts RPM based on the GPU core temperature, preventing thermal throttling (performance reduction due to overheating) during intensive computing tasks, such as running AI models.
4. Performance and Application Advantages
Unlocking HBM2 Memory Potential: The V100 SXM2 is equipped with 16GB or 32GB of HBM2 high-bandwidth memory (offering bandwidths up to 900 GB/s); this adapter allows users to leverage this high-performance memory within a lower-cost, standard PC environment.
Seamless Software Compatibility: Recognized at the system level as a standard PCIe graphics card, it offers full compatibility with mainstream AI frameworks such as CUDA 11+, PyTorch, and TensorFlow, requiring no specialized driver modifications.
5. Installation and Safety Precautions
Short-Circuit Protection: High-quality adapter cards feature a multi-layer PCB design to prevent thermal damage caused by high-current operation. Installation Requirements: During installation, you must ensure that the heatsink makes firm contact with the GPU core; otherwise, due to the extremely high heat output of the SXM2, the GPU may burn out the instant power is applied.