System Requirements; Hardware Requirements; Airflow Requirements - Nvidia ConnectX-6 Manual

Step
5 (Optional) Replace the assembled OCP 3.0 bracket with the desired form factor
bracket
6 Install ConnectX-6 adapter card for OCP spec 3.0 in the system
7 Connect cables or modules to the card
8 Identify ConnectX-6 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 levels of gaseous and dust
(particulate) contamination.
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

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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.
A system with a PCI Express x16 slot for OCP spec 3.0 is required for installing the card.

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.
Procedure Direct Link
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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