“both ports report the intended speed and error-free operation” addresses both endpoints lack compatible active Ethernet or InfiniBand speeds, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is cabling topology documentation does not reconcile with physical port neighbors. The option “traced links match both ends and every approved connection in the topology map” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“media inventory and port-mode diagnostics agree with the fabric design” addresses physical connector similarity was mistaken for protocol support, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is cabling topology documentation does not reconcile with physical port neighbors. The option “traced links match both ends and every approved connection in the topology map” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“lane-level light and link-state diagnostics show correct end-to-end connectivity” addresses fiber polarity mapping does not match transmit-receive lane expectations, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is cabling topology documentation does not reconcile with physical port neighbors. The option “traced links match both ends and every approved connection in the topology map” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“use the qualified GPU slot and retention hardware specified for the chassis” addresses installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites. The option “power down and isolate the node following the qualified service procedure” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“complete chassis service closure with fans panels and diagnostic tests” addresses physical reassembly and cooling acceptance were skipped, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites. The option “power down and isolate the node following the qualified service procedure” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“use the platform-qualified board form factor and carrier assembly” addresses physical compatibility and airflow clearance were not confirmed, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites. The option “power down and isolate the node following the qualified service procedure” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“board power status is healthy and full-load draw stays within limits” addresses the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites. The option “approved service checklist shows power isolation before any board handling” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“chassis fit check and fan telemetry satisfy service specifications” addresses physical compatibility and airflow clearance were not confirmed, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites. The option “approved service checklist shows power isolation before any board handling” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“discovered UUID and serial match the approved replacement record” addresses hardware replacement identity and logical inventory were not reconciled, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites. The option “approved service checklist shows power isolation before any board handling” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

Useful for card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard, but it does not remove the specific condition: installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints.

“power down and isolate the node following the qualified service procedure” addresses physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints. The option “use the qualified GPU slot and retention hardware specified for the chassis” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“use the platform-qualified board form factor and carrier assembly” addresses physical compatibility and airflow clearance were not confirmed, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints. The option “use the qualified GPU slot and retention hardware specified for the chassis” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“GPU temperature and clocks remain within limits under extended load” addresses thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints. The option “lspci reports expected link width and cooling sensors remain healthy” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“board power status is healthy and full-load draw stays within limits” addresses the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints. The option “lspci reports expected link width and cooling sensors remain healthy” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“repeated boot and stress testing shows stable GPU enumeration” addresses card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints. The option “lspci reports expected link width and cooling sensors remain healthy” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“use the qualified GPU slot and retention hardware specified for the chassis” addresses installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard. The option “reseat the GPU using documented retention and torque procedures” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“use the platform-qualified board form factor and carrier assembly” addresses physical compatibility and airflow clearance were not confirmed, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard. The option “reseat the GPU using documented retention and torque procedures” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“update asset mapping using GPU UUID bus ID and chassis slot” addresses hardware replacement identity and logical inventory were not reconciled, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard. The option “reseat the GPU using documented retention and torque procedures” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“thermal stress run and hardware inspections meet post-service acceptance” addresses physical reassembly and cooling acceptance were skipped, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard. The option “repeated boot and stress testing shows stable GPU enumeration” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“chassis fit check and fan telemetry satisfy service specifications” addresses physical compatibility and airflow clearance were not confirmed, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard. The option “repeated boot and stress testing shows stable GPU enumeration” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“discovered UUID and serial match the approved replacement record” addresses hardware replacement identity and logical inventory were not reconciled, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard. The option “repeated boot and stress testing shows stable GPU enumeration” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

Useful for physical compatibility and airflow clearance were not confirmed, but it does not remove the specific condition: thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements.

“reseat the GPU using documented retention and torque procedures” addresses card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements. The option “install the correct vendor-specified thermal interface components” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“power down and isolate the node following the qualified service procedure” addresses physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements. The option “install the correct vendor-specified thermal interface components” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“board power status is healthy and full-load draw stays within limits” addresses the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements. The option “GPU temperature and clocks remain within limits under extended load” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“lspci reports expected link width and cooling sensors remain healthy” addresses installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements. The option “GPU temperature and clocks remain within limits under extended load” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“chassis fit check and fan telemetry satisfy service specifications” addresses physical compatibility and airflow clearance were not confirmed, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements. The option “GPU temperature and clocks remain within limits under extended load” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“power down and isolate the node following the qualified service procedure” addresses physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete. The option “connect approved auxiliary power harnesses and validate PSU headroom” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

Useful for high-speed intra-node GPU cabling was omitted during hardware assembly, but it does not remove the specific condition: the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete.

“reseat the GPU using documented retention and torque procedures” addresses card retention and connector seating were not completed to the platform standard, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete. The option “connect approved auxiliary power harnesses and validate PSU headroom” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“GPU temperature and clocks remain within limits under extended load” addresses thermal interface material does not meet approved contact and resistance requirements, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete. The option “board power status is healthy and full-load draw stays within limits” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“approved service checklist shows power isolation before any board handling” addresses physical GPU servicing omitted safe shutdown and isolation prerequisites, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete. The option “board power status is healthy and full-load draw stays within limits” is more directly tied to the required outcome.

“lspci reports expected link width and cooling sensors remain healthy” addresses installation slot choice violates platform mechanical and electrical constraints, but the current hardware or infrastructure issue is the GPU power connection and supply budget are incomplete. The option “board power status is healthy and full-load draw stays within limits” is more directly tied to the required outcome.