Heatsink Interface; Smbus Interface; Voltage Regulators - Nvidia ConnectX-6 User Manual

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Heatsink Interface

The heatsink is attached to the ConnectX-6 IC to dissipate the heat from the ConnectX-6 IC. It is
attached either by using four spring-loaded push pins that insert into four mounting holes or by
screws.
ConnectX-6 IC has a thermal shutdown safety mechanism that automatically shuts down the
ConnectX-6 card in cases of high-temperature events, improper thermal coupling or heatsink
removal.
For the required airflow (LFM) per OPN, please refer to Specifications.
For MCX653105A-HDAL and MCX653106A-HDAL cards, the heatsink is compatible with a cold plate for
liquid-cooled Intel® Server System D50TNP platforms only.

SMBus Interface

ConnectX-6 technology maintains support for manageability through a BMC. ConnectX-6 PCIe stand-
up adapter can be connected to a BMC using MCTP over SMBus protocol as if it is a standard NVIDIA
PCIe stand-up adapter. For configuring the adapter for the specific manageability solution in use by
the server, please contact NVIDIA Support.

Voltage Regulators

The voltage regulator power is derived from the PCI Express edge connector 12V supply pins. These
voltage supply pins feed on-board regulators that provide the necessary power to the various
components on the card.
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error can be one of the following:
Error Type Description
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I C access to the
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Over-current condition of the
networking ports
Indicates an active link
Indicates a valid (data activity) link with no active traffic
Indicates a valid link with active traffic
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