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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 corresponding bus width is required for installing the card.
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.
Airflow Requirements
ConnectX-6 Lx adapter cards are offered with two airflow patterns: from the heatsink to the
network ports.
Please refer to the Specifications section for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
All cards in the system should be planned with the same airflow direction.
Software Requirements
•
See
Operating
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Software Stacks - NVIDIA OpenFabric software package MLNX_OFED for Linux, WinOF-2 for
Windows, and VMware. See the
Safety Precautions
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before
opening the case of the system, observe the following precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to system components.
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Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
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Make sure to use only insulated tools.
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Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
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It is strongly recommended to use an ESD strap or other antistatic devices.
Unpacking the Package
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.
Category
Cards
Accessories
Systems/Distributions section under the Introduction section.
Driver
Qty.
1
1
Installation section.
ConnectX-6 Lx adapter card
Adapter card short bracket
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