Nvidia Mellanox ConnectX-6 MCX654106A-ECAT User Manual page 25

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Use a torque driver to apply up to 2 lbs-in torque on the screws.
Installation Instructions
This section provides detailed instructions on how to install your adapter card in a system.
Choose the installation instructions according to the ConnectX-6 configuration you have purchased.
OPNs
MCX651105A-EDAT
MCX653105A-HDAT
MCX653106A-HDAT
MCX653105A-ECAT
MCX653106A-ECAT
MCX653105A-EFAT
MCX653106A-EFAT
MCX654105A-HCAT
MCX654106A-HCAT
MCX654106A-ECAT
Cables and Modules
To obtain the list of supported Mellanox cables for your adapter, please refer to the Cables Reference
Table at http://www.mellanox.com/products/interconnect/cables-configurator.php.
Cable Installation
1. All cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on.
2. To insert a cable, press the connector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly
seated.
a. Support the weight of the cable before connecting the cable to the adapter card. Do this
by using a cable holder or tying the cable to the rack.
b. Determine the correct orientation of the connector to the card before inserting the
connector. Do not try and insert the connector upside down. This may damage the
adapter card.
c. Insert the connector into the adapter card. Be careful to insert the connector straight into
the cage. Do not apply any torque, up or down, to the connector cage in the adapter card.
d. Make sure that the connector locks in place.
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When installing cables make sure that the latches engage.
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Always install and remove cables by pushing or pulling the cable and connector
in a straight line with the card.
3. After inserting a cable into a port, the Green LED indicator will light when the physical
connection is established (that is, when the unit is powered on and a cable is plugged into the
port with the other end of the connector plugged into a functioning port). See
Interface under the Interfaces section.
Installation Instructions
ConnectX-6 (PCIe x8/x16) Adapter Card
ConnectX-6 Socket Direct (2x PCIe x16) Adapter Card
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