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KIND AND SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIDING THE CUSTOMER IN TESTING APPLICATIONS THAT USE THE PRODUCTS IN DESIGNATED SOLUTIONS. THE CUSTOMER'S MANUFACTURING TEST ENVIRONMENT HAS NOT MET THE STANDARDS SET BY MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES TO FULLY QUALIFY THE PRODUCT(S) AND/OR THE SYSTEM USING IT. THEREFORE, MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL OPERATE WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY.
ConnectX®-4 Multi-Host Evaluation Board (EVB) User Manual Rev 1.0 Revision History This document was printed on August 13, 2015. Table 1 - Revision History Table Date Comments/Changes August 2015 First Release Mellanox Technologies...
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The below figure provides an illustration of the a Multi-Host technology that the ConnectX-4 Multi-Host Evaluation Board (EVB) enables. The ConnectX-4 adapter connects to the hosts over the PCI Express interface, with dedicated PCIe lanes per host. Figure 1: Multi-Host Support Feature on ConnectX-4 EN Mellanox Technologies...
PCIe repeater cards. • 1 external 12V power supply (MW155RA1251F01) - to power the board independently (with no need to connect the power from the PCIe repeater cards). • 1 Harness connecting the power supply and the EVB. Mellanox Technologies...
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Assembly Two Hosts Configuration In a two hosts configuration, Multi-Host provides two x8 PCIe lanes per host. In order to work in the 2 hosts (PCIe 8x per host) configuration, assemble shunt jumpers accord- ing to the below. Mellanox Technologies...
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Rev 1.0 Four Hosts Configuration In a four hosts configuration, Multi-Host provides four x4 PCIe lanes per host. In order to work in the 4 hosts (PCIe 4x per host) configuration, assemble shunt jumpers accord- ing to the below. Mellanox Technologies...
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5. When power of the EVB is supplied from only one host, the maximum power, may exceed the 25W per slot (according to the PCIe spec). Instead of connecting to only one host, it is best to connect at least two power sources (i.e. to two hosts) for better power distribution between the hosts. Mellanox Technologies...
ConnectX-4 via the Mellanox web site at: http://www.mellanox.com => Prod- ucts => Software => InfiniBand/VPI Drivers => Windows SW/Driver => Download. Adapter Firmware In order to receive the latest firmware for this product, please contact Mellanox support. Mellanox Technologies...
Air flow is measured ~1” from the heat sink between the heat sink and the cooling air inlet. The measured air flow is in the case of using a 3.5W QSFP module. In case of lower QSFP module power, a lower air flow can be used. Please advise Mellanox for more information. Mellanox Technologies...
Thermal warning - ConnectX-4 reached 105°C. • Thermal Shutdown - ConnectX-4 is overheated and reached 120°C. Green • 12V is valid on board. Green • Power good is valid and all power supplies are functioning. • Power good has an error. Mellanox Technologies...
Rev 1.0 Specifications Board Mechanical Drawing and Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters. All the mechanical tolerances are +/- 0.1mm. 5.3.1 Multi-Host Evaluation Board Mellanox Technologies...
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ConnectX®-4 Multi-Host Evaluation Board (EVB) User Manual Rev 1.0 5.3.2 Server Side Extender with Repeater Mellanox Technologies...
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