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Hardware Installation
Installation and initialization of ConnectX-7 adapter cards for OCP Spec 3.0 require attention to the
mechanical attributes, power specifications, and precautions for electronic equipment.
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other
languages, refer to
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Installation Procedure Overview
The installation procedure 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 the adapter card in the system
7
Connect cables or modules to the card
8
Identify the adapter card in the system
System Requirements
Unless otherwise specified, NVIDIA 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.
Hardware Requirements
For proper operation and performance, please make sure to use a PCIe slot with a
corresponding bus width and that can supply sufficient power to your card. Refer to the
Specifications section of the manual for more power requirements.
Adapter Installation Safety
Procedure
Instructions.
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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