# Appliance setup overview

This section provides an overview of the Dragonwing AI On‑Prem Appliance components and describes common connection, verification, and validation tasks. It helps you understand the system architecture, perform or confirm appliance setup, and reference key checks during deployment, troubleshooting, or ongoing operation. You may have already completed some or all of these procedures; the section includes them to support validation and operational readiness as needed.

Overview

[Appliance components](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-92111-1/topic/components.html#components)

Learn more about the components in the Dragonwing AI On-Prem Appliance.

Verify setup

[Connect to appliance box](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-92111-1/topic/connect.html#connect)

Connect to the appliance box to validate setup and for daily operation.

[Check 32 MSI](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-92111-1/topic/msi.html#msi)

Check if 32 MSI is enabled.

[Check card health](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-92111-1/topic/check-card-health.html#check-card-health)

Check card health and functionality.

References

[Supported OS](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-92111-1/topic/references.html#supported-os)

List of supported operating systems (OS).

[Install accelerator cards](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-92111-1/topic/references.html#cards)

If not already installed, install Cloud AI accelerator cards.

[Download SDKs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-92111-1/topic/references.html#download)

If not already installed, download and install the SDKs.

Last Published: May 13, 2026

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