Installation Procedure Overview; System Requirements; Hardware Requirements; Airflow Requirements - Nvidia ConnectX-6 Dx User Manual

Installation Procedure Overview

The installation procedure of ConnectX-6 Dx adapter cards for OCP Spec 3.0 involves the following
steps:
Step
1 Check the system's hardware and software
requirements.
2 Pay attention to the airflow consideration within the
host system
3 Follow the safety precautions
4 Follow the pre-installation checklist
5 (Optional) Replace the assembled OCP 3.0 bracket
with the desired form factor bracket
6 Install ConnectX-6 Dx adapter card for OCP spec 3.0
in the system
7 Connect cables or modules to the card
8 Identify the ConnectX-6 Dx adapter card in the
system

System Requirements

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Unless otherwise specified, NVIDIA products are designed to work in an environmentally
controlled data center with low gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination levels.
The operating environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous
contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness level.

Hardware Requirements


For proper operation and performance, please make sure to use a PCIe slot with a
corresponding bus width that can supply sufficient power to your card. Refer to the
Specifications section of the manual for more power requirements.
A system with a PCI Express x16 slot for OCP spec 3.0 is required for installing the card.

Airflow Requirements

ConnectX-6 Dx 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" chapter for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
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All cards in the system should be planned with the same airflow direction.
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Procedure Direct Link
Refer to System Requirements
Refer to Airflow Requirements
Refer to Safety Precautions
Refer to Pre-Installation Checklist
Refer to OCP 3.0 Bracket Replacement
Instructions
Refer to Installation Instructions
Refer to Cables and Modules
Refer to Identify the Card in Your System
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