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

Hardware Installation

Installation and initialization of ConnectX-6 Dx adapter cards require attention to the mechanical
attributes, power specification, and precautions for electronic equipment.

Safety Warnings

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Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other
languages, refer to the
Please observe all safety warnings to avoid injury and prevent damage to system components.
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Installation Procedure Overview

The installation procedure of ConnectX-6 Dx adapter cards involves the following steps:
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System Requirements

Hardware Requirements
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Unless otherwise specified, NVIDIA 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 slot of the corresponding bus width is required for installing the card.
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Adapter Installation Safety
Procedure
Check the system's hardware and software
requirements.
Pay attention to the airflow consideration within
the host system
Follow the safety precautions
Unpack the package
Follow the pre-installation checklist
(Optional) Replace the full-height mounting
bracket with the supplied short bracket
Install the ConnectX-6 Dx card in the system
Connect cables or modules to the card
Identify ConnectX-6 Dx in the system
Instructions.
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Refer to System Requirements
Refer to Airflow Requirements
Refer to Safety Precautions
Refer to Unpack the package
Refer to Pre-Installation Checklist
Refer to Bracket Replacement
Instructions
Refer to Installation Instructions
Refer to Cables and Modules
Refer to Identifying Your Card
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