3.4
Power Specification
Intel VCA 2 has a maximum TDP of 235 W. Per the PCIe specification, the PCIe x16 connector can support up
to 75 W. The remaining power to the card must be supplied via the 2x3 (75 W) and 2x4 (150 W) 12 V AUX
power connectors on the card as shown in Figure 6.
PCIe* Edge
Connector
up to 75W
(2 x 3) Pin 12V AUX
Note: Intel VCA 2 does not ship with cables. Contact the system supplier for 12 V AUX power cables
appropriate for the system to which the card is being installed. See 6 for Intel® Server System support.
3.4.1
12 V AUX Power Connector Specification and Pinout
3.4.1.1
2x3 Pin 12 V AUX Power Connector
Vendor – Lotes*
Vendor Part # - APOW0001-P001C01
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up to 75W
Figure 6. Intel® VCA 2 card power connectors
Figure 7. 2x3 pin 12 V AUX power connector pin diagram
Table 6. 2x3 pin 12 V AUX power connector pinout
Pin #
Description
1
12 V
2
12 V
3
12 V
4
GND
5
GND
6
GND
(2 x 4) Pin 12V AUX
up to 150W