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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 x8 edge connector 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-4 Lx adapter cards are offered with two airflow patterns: from the heatsink to the
network ports, and vice versa, as shown below.
Please refer to the Specifications chapter for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
All cards in the system should be planned with the same airflow direction.
Software Requirements
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See
Operating Systems/Distributions
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Software Stacks - NVIDIA OpenFabric software package MLNX_OFED for Linux, WinOF-2 for
Windows, and VMware. See the
Unpacking the Product
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.
1.
Unpack the adapter package and place them on an antistatic surface, and verify you have
received the following items:
a.
ConnectX-4 Lx Adapter Card, with a tall bracket assembled on the card.
b.
Short bracket (accessory)
2.
Check the parts for visible damage that may have occurred during shipping.
Please note that if the card is removed hastily from the antistatic bag, the plastic
ziplock may harm the EMI fingers on the networking connector. Carefully remove the
card from the antistatic bag to avoid damaging the EMI fingers.
section under the Introduction section.
Driver Installation
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