Chapter 3 Hardware Installation; Table 10: Connectx-5 Adapter Card Installation Procedure - Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-5 Ex User Manual

3 Hardware Installation
Installation and initialization of ConnectX-5 adapter cards require attention to the mechanical
attributes, power specification, and precautions for electronic equipment.
Installation Procedure Overview
The installation procedure of ConnectX-5 adapter cards involve the following phases:
Table 10 - ConnectX-5 Adapter Card Installation Procedure
Step
1 Check the system's hardware and software requirements.
Pay attention to the airflow consideration within the host
2
system
3 Follow the safety precautions
4 Follow the pre-installation check list
(Optional) Replace the full-height mounting bracket
5
with the supplied short bracket
6 Install ConnectX-5 adapter card in the system
7 Connect cables or modules to the card
8 Identify ConnectX-5 adapter card in the system
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Procedure
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"System Requirements"
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"Airflow Requirements"
Refer to
"Safety Precautions"
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"Pre-Installation Checklist"
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"Bracket Replacement Instructions"
Refer to
"Installation Instructions"
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"Cables and Modules"
Refer to
"Identify the Card in Your System"
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