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Hardware Installation
Installation and initialization of ConnectX-6 adapter cards for OCP Spec 3.0 require attention to the
mechanical attributes, power specification, and precautions for electronic equipment.
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other
languages, refer to the
mellanox.com.
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Installation Procedure Overview
The installation procedure of ConnectX-6 adapter cards for OCP Spec 3.0 involves the following steps:
Step
1
Check the system's hardware and software requirements.
2
Pay attention to the airflow consideration within the host
system
3
Follow the safety precautions
4
Follow the pre-installation checklist
5
(Optional) Replace the assembled OCP 3.0 bracket with the
desired form factor bracket
6
Install ConnectX-6 adapter card for OCP spec 3.0 in the
system
7
Connect cables or modules to the card
8
Identify ConnectX-6 adapter card in the system
System Requirements
Unless otherwise specified, Mellanox products are designed to work in an environmentally
controlled data center with low levels of gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination.
The operating environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous
contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness level.
Adapter Installation Safety Instructions
Procedure
document available on
Direct Link
Refer to
System Requirements
Refer to
Airflow Requirements
Refer to
Safety Precautions
Refer to
Pre-Installation Checklist
Refer
to OCP 3.0 Bracket Replacement
Instructions
Refer to
Installation Instructions
Refer to
Cables and Modules
Refer to
Identify the Card in Your
System
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