Airflow Requirements - Nvidia ConnectX-6 User Manual

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For proper operation and performance, please make sure to use a PCIe slot with a
corresponding bus width and that can supply sufficient power to your card. Refer to the
Specifications section of the manual for more power requirements.
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Please make sure to install the ConnectX-6 cards in a PCIe slot that is capable of supplying
the required power as stated in Specifications.
ConnectX-6 Configuration
PCIe x8/x16
Cards for liquid-cooled Intel® Server System
D50TNP platforms
Socket Direct 2x PCIe x8 in a row (single slot)
Socket Direct 2x PCIe x16 (dual slots)

Airflow Requirements

ConnectX-6 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 section for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
Airflow from the heatsink to the network ports
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All cards in the system should be planned with the same airflow direction.
Hardware Requirements
A system with a PCI Express x8/x16 slot is required for
installing the card.
Intel® Server System D50TNP Platform with an available
PCI Express x16 slot is required for installing the card.
A system with a custom PCI Express x16 slot (four special
pins) is required for installing the card. Please refer to
PCI Express Pinouts Description for Single-Slot Socket
Direct Card for pinout definitions.
A system with two PCIe x16 slots is required for installing
the cards.
Airflow from the network ports to the heatsink
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