Safety Precautions; Pre-Installation Checklist; Ocp 3.0 Bracket Replacement Instructions - Nvidia ConnectX-5 User Manual

Safety Precautions

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The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal.
Before opening the case of the system, observe the following precautions to avoid injury
and prevent damage to system components.
• Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
• Make sure to use only insulated tools.
• Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
• It is strongly recommended to use an ESD strap or other antistatic devices.
1. Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
2. Make sure to use only insulated tools.
3. Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
4. It is strongly recommended to use an ESD strap or other antistatic devices.

Pre-Installation Checklist

1. Unpack the ConnectX-5 adapter card.
Unpack and remove the ConnectX-5 card. Check the parts for visible damage that may have
occurred during shipping. Please note that the cards must be placed on an antistatic surface.
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Please note that if the card is removed hastily from the antistatic bag, the plastic
ziplock may harm the EMI fingers on the networking connector. Carefully remove the
card from the antistatic bag to avoid damaging the EMI fingers.
2. Shut down your system if active:
Turn off the power to the system, and disconnect the power cord. Refer to the system
documentation for instructions. Before you install the ConnectX-5 card, make sure that the
system is disconnected from power.

OCP 3.0 Bracket Replacement Instructions

The OCP 3.0 adapter card is shipped assembled either with a thumbscrew (pull-tab) bracket, an
internal-lock bracket, or an ejector-latch bracket. If this form factor is suitable for your
requirements, you can skip the remainder of this section and move to Installation Instructions. If
you need to replace the assembled OCP 3.0 bracket with a different form-factor bracket, please
follow the instructions in this section.
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Due to risk of damaging the EMI gasket, it is not recommended to replace the bracket more
than three times.
To replace the bracket you will need the following parts:
• The new bracket of the desired form factor.
• The screws supplied with the new bracket kit.
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