Compatibility Guidelines for Nvidia* A2 GPU on Intel® Server M50CYP Family
Content Type: Compatibility | Article ID: 000093887 | Last Reviewed: 09/11/2025
Conditions required for Nvidia* A2 GPU support on Intel® Server M50CYP Product Family
Nvidia* GPU Model: NVIDIA* PG179 SKU 220
Intel® Server Systems: M50CYP1UR204, M50CYP1UR212, M50CYP2UR208
GPU Support:
M50CYP1UR204 and M50CYP1UR212 support up to 2 GPU cards.
M50CYP2UR208 supports up to 4 GPU cards.
PCIe Lanes: Ensure the system slot is 16 PCIe lanes electrical.
Fan Speed Adjustment:
Systems automatically adjust to fan profile 7.
Manual adjustment may be required based on ambient temperature and slot location.
The below tables show the support model for each system and the conditions that must be met to support the cards.
| System model | Installed drives | GPUs supported per system | CPU Heatsink | Riser type | Riser number | Slot location of GPU cards | Max ambient Temperature | Required Fan speed setting |
| M50CYP1UR212 | 12 | 2 | 1U | 1 Slot Riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 15°C/900m | Profile 7 (Auto jump) |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP1UR212 | 12 | 2 | 1U | 1 Slot Riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 20°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP1UR204 | 4 | 2 | 1U EVAC | 1 Slot Riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 27°C/900m | Profile 7 (Auto jump) |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP1UR204 | 4 | 2 | 1U EVAC | 1 Slot Riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 31°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 |
| System model | Installed drives | GPUs supported per system | CPU Heatsink | Riser type | Riser number | Slot location of GPU cards | Max ambient Temperature | Required Fan speed setting |
| M50CYP2UR208 | 24 | 2 | 2U | 3 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 15°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 24 | 4 | 2U | 2 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | 15°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 16 | 2 | 2U | 3 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 25°C/900m | Profile 7 (Auto jump) |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 16 | 2 | 2U | 3 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 30°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 16 | 4 | 2U | 2 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | 25°C/900m | Profile 7 (Auto jump) |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 16 | 4 | 2U | 2 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | 30°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 16 | 2 | 1U | 2 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 2 | 25°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 2 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 8 | 2 | 2U | 3 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 27°C/900m | Profile 7 (Auto jump) |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 8 | 2 | 2U | 3 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1 | 32°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 8 | 4 | 2U | 2 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | 27°C/900m | Profile 7 (Auto jump) |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 8 | 4 | 2U | 2 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | 32°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 1, Slot 2 | |||||||
| M50CYP2UR208 | 8 | 2 | 1U | 2 slot riser | Riser #1 | Slot 2 | 27°C/900m | Manually set to 100% speed |
| Riser #2 | Slot 2 |