NVIDIA L40S 48GB GDDR6 PCIe x16 FHFL Accelerator GPU HPE P68953-B21 P67869-001
The NVIDIA L40S 48GB PCIe Accelerator (HPE Spare Part: P67869-001) is a high-performance data center GPU built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture. It is designed for demanding workloads such as generative AI, Large Language Model (LLM) inference, high-performance computing, and advanced graphics rendering in enterprise environments.
Core Technical Specifications
GPU Model: NVIDIA L40S
Architecture: Ada Lovelace
Memory: 48GB GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth: 864 GB/s
Interface: PCIe Gen4 x16 (forward compatible with newer platforms)
Form Factor: Full-Height, Full-Length (FHFL), dual-slot
Cooling: Passive (requires server-grade airflow)
Power Consumption: ~350W
Specialized Compute Features
Tensor Cores (4th Generation):
Optimized for AI training, inference, and deep learning workloads
RT Cores (3rd Generation):
Accelerates real-time ray tracing and advanced rendering
AI & LLM Optimization:
Built for generative AI, large-scale inference, and data analytics
Key Features
High-Performance AI Acceleration:
Ideal for AI model inference, machine learning, and HPC workloads
Enterprise Graphics Capability:
Supports rendering, simulation, and visualization tasks
Scalable Data Center Deployment:
Designed for multi-GPU configurations in enterprise servers
Compatibility
This GPU is validated for high-performance server platforms with adequate power and cooling:
Supported Server Platforms
Gen12 Systems:
DL320, DL340, DL380, DL380a
Gen11 Systems:
DL320, DL380, DL380a, DL385, DL145, ML350
Specialized & HPC Platforms
Edge Servers: e920d Gen10 Plus, e930t Gen11
Scale-Up Systems: Scale-up Server 3200
HPC Platforms: Cray XD295v, ProLiant XL675d Gen10 Plus
Critical Hardware Requirements
Cooling:
Requires high-performance fan configurations; standard cooling is insufficient
Power:
Recommended 800W–1000W overhead per GPU; 2000W+ PSUs for multi-GPU setups
Expansion Requirements:
Requires PCIe x16 riser kits and auxiliary GPU power cables for proper operation
Operating System Support
Windows: Windows Server 2019, 2022, 2025
Linux: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, Oracle Linux
Virtualization: VMware ESXi 7.x / 8.x (GPU pass-through supported)
Related Part Numbers
P68953-B21
P67869-001
S2L70A
S2L70C
The NVIDIA L40S 48GB GPU delivers cutting-edge AI acceleration, exceptional memory capacity, and enterprise-grade reliability, making it an ideal solution for modern data centers, AI workloads, and high-performance computing environments.
