Installation Procedure Overview - Nvidia ConnectX-5 User Manual

Installation Procedure Overview

The installation procedure of ConnectX-5 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-5 adapter card in the system
according to the retention mechanism on the card
7 Connect cables or modules to the card
8 Identify ConnectX-5 adapter card in the system
Procedure 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 Thumbscrew (Pull-tab) Cards
Refer to Internal Lock Cards
Refer to Cables and Modules
Refer to Identify the Card in Your
System
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