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Hardware Installation
Installation and initialization of the BlueField BF1600 Controller Card require attention to the mechanical, power, and precautions for rack-mounted
equipment.
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other languages, refer to the
Instructions
document available on
Please observe all safety warnings to avoid injury and prevent damage to system components. Note that not all warnings are relevant to all models.
Note that not all warnings are relevant to all models.
General Installation Instructions
Read all installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the power source.
Jewelry Removal Warning
Before you install or remove equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, watches, and
so on. Metal objects heat up when connected to power and ground and can meltdown, causing serious burns and/or welding the metal
object to the terminals.
Over-temperature
This equipment should not be operated in an area with an ambient temperature exceed-ing the maximum recommended: 55°C (131°F). An
airflow of 200LFM at this maximum ambient temperature is required for HCA cards and NICs. To guarantee proper airflow, allow at least
8cm (3 inches) of clearance around the ventila-tion openings.
During Lightning - Electrical Hazard
During periods of lightning activity, do not work on the equipment or connect or dis-connect cables.
Copper Cable Connecting/Disconnecting
Some copper cables are heavy and not flexible, as such, they should be carefully attached to or detached from the connectors. Refer to the
cable manufacturer for spe-cial warnings and instructions.
Equipment Installation
This equipment should be installed, replaced, or serviced only by trained and qualified personnel.
Equipment Disposal
The disposal of this equipment should be in accordance to all national laws and regula-tions.
Local and National Electrical Codes
This equipment should be installed in compliance with local and national electrical codes.
Hazardous Radiation Exposure
Caution – Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.For products with optical ports.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and reference to the most recent laser standards:
IEC 60 825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 and EN 60825-1:1994+A1:1996+ A2:20
Installation Procedure Overview
The installation procedure of BlueField Controller Card involves the following steps:
Step
1
Unpack the package and confirm that you have received all the
required components
2
Check the system's hardware and software requirements.
3
Pay attention to the air flow consideration within the JBOF system
4
Follow the pre-installation check list
mellanox.com
.
Procedure
Refer to
"Package Contents"
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Summary of Contents for BlueField BF1600
- Page 1 Hardware Installation Installation and initialization of the BlueField BF1600 Controller Card require attention to the mechanical, power, and precautions for rack-mounted equipment. Safety Warnings Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other languages, refer to the...
- Page 2 Unpack the BF1600 Controller Card Unpack and remove the BF1600 Controller Card. Check against the package contents list that all the parts have been sent. Check the parts for visible damage that may have occurred during shipping. Please note that the cards must be placed on an antistatic surface. For package contents please refer to Package Contents Please note that if the card is removed hastily from the antistatic bag, the plastic ziplock may harm the EMI fingers on the QSFP connector.
- Page 3 This section provides detailed instructions on how to install your BlueField 1600 Controller Card in a JBOF system. The BlueField BF1600 Controller Card should be installed only in a JBOF System as it functions as a PCIe root-complex (RC) initiating PCIe bus operations.
- Page 4 Step 2. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, insert the BF1600 Controller Card in a PCI Express slot until firmly seated. Do not use excessive force when seating the card, as this may damage the system or the auxiliary PCIe connection card.
- Page 5 Step 1. Plug the CABLINE-CAII PLUS harness on the BF1600 Controller Card while paying attention to the color-coding. As indicated on both sides of the card; plug the black harness to the component side and the white harness to the print side.
- Page 6 Step 2. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, insert the BF1600 Controller Card in a PCI Express slot until firmly seated. Do not use excessive force when seating the card, as this may damage the system or the auxiliary PCIe connection card.
- Page 7 Do not use excessive force when seating the card, as this may damage the system or the adapter. Cables and Modules To obtain the list of supported Mellanox cables for your adapter, please refer to the Cable Reference Table. Networking Cables All networking cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on.
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