Cards With Internal Lock; Cables And Modules - Nvidia Mellanox User Manual

Cards with Internal Lock

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This section applies to MCX653435A-HDAI, MCX653436A-HDAI, and MCX653435A-EDAI.
1. Before installing the card, make sure that the system is off and the power cord is not connected
to the server. Please follow proper electrical grounding procedures.
2. Open the system case.
3. Align the card with the system rails.
4. Push the card until connectors are in full mate and a clicking sound is heard.
To uninstall the adapter card,

Cables and Modules

To obtain the list of supported Mellanox cables for your adapter, please refer to the Cables Reference
Table at http://www.mellanox.com/products/interconnect/cables-configurator.php.
Cable Installation
1. All cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on.
2. To insert a cable, press the connector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly
seated.
a. Support the weight of the cable before connecting the cable to the adapter card. Do this
by using a cable holder or tying the cable to the rack.
b. Determine the correct orientation of the connector to the card before inserting the
connector. Do not try and insert the connector upside down. This may damage the
adapter card.
c. Insert the connector into the adapter card. Be careful to insert the connector straight into
the cage. Do not apply any torque, up or down, to the connector cage in the adapter card.
d. Make sure that the connector locks in place.
see Uninstalling the Card.
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