Software Requirements; Safety Precautions - Nvidia ConnectX-6 Manual

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.
Hot Aisle Cooling
Heatsink-to-port Airflow Direction

Software Requirements

• See Operating Systems/Distributions section under the Introduction section.
• Software Stacks - NVIDIA OpenFabric software package MLNX_OFED for Linux, WinOF-2 for Windows, and VMware. See the Driver Installation section.

Safety Precautions

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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.
Cold Aisle Cooling
Port-to-heatsink Airflow Direction
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