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Introduction..................................................................................... 9

Product Overview ....................................................................................9

Features and Benefits ............................................................................. 13

Operating Systems/Distributions ................................................................ 15

Connectivity ........................................................................................ 15

Interfaces ......................................................................................16

ConnectX-6 Dx IC Interface....................................................................... 16

Encryption ...................................................................................... 17

PCI Express Interface.............................................................................. 17

Networking Ports LEDs Interface ................................................................ 17

Scheme 1: One Bi-Color LED ................................................................. 18

Scheme 2: One Bi-Color LED and one Single Color LED .................................. 18

Voltage Regulators ................................................................................. 19

Hardware Installation ........................................................................20

Safety Warnings ................................................................................ 20

Installation Procedure Overview............................................................. 20

System Requirements ......................................................................... 20

Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 21

Unpacking the Package ....................................................................... 21

Pre-Installation Checklist ..................................................................... 22

Bracket Replacement Instructions .......................................................... 22

Installation Instructions....................................................................... 23

Cables and Modules............................................................................ 24

Identifying the Card in Your System......................................................... 25

Uninstalling the Card .......................................................................... 26

Driver Installation.............................................................................28

Linux Driver Installation .......................................................................... 28

Prerequisites.................................................................................... 28

Downloading MLNX_OFED ..................................................................... 28

Installing MLNX_OFED ......................................................................... 29

Driver Load Upon System Boot............................................................... 34

Additional Installation Procedures .......................................................... 36

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