System Requirements; Hardware Requirements; Airflow Requirements; Software Requirements - Nvidia Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx User Manual

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Unless otherwise specified, Mellanox products are designed to work in an environmentally
controlled data center with low levels of gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination.
The operation environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous
contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness level.
A system with a PCI Express x8 edge connector is required for installing the card.

Airflow Requirements

ConnectX-4 Lx adapter cards are offered with two airflow patterns: from the heatsink to the network
ports, and vice versa, as shown below.
Please refer to the Specifications
All cards in the system should be planned with the same airflow direction.

Software Requirements

• See Operating Systems/Distributions
• Software Stacks - Mellanox OpenFabric software package MLNX_OFED for Linux, WinOF-2 for
Windows, and VMware. See the

Unpacking the Product

The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal.
Before opening the case of the system, observe the following precautions to avoid injury and
prevent damage to system components.
• Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
• Make sure to use only insulated tools.
• Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
• It is strongly recommended to use an ESD strap or other antistatic devices.
chapter for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
section under the Introduction section.
Driver Installation section.
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