Removing the Existing Bracket
1.
Using a torque driver, remove the two screws holding the bracket in place.
Be careful not to put stress on BF1500 Controller Card LEDs.
2.
Separate the bracket from the BF1500 Controller Card.
3.
Save the two screws.
Installing the New Bracket
1.
Place the bracket onto the card until the screw holes line up.
Do not force the bracket onto the BF1500 Controller Card.
2.
Screw on the bracket using the screws saved from the bracket removal procedure above.
Use a torque driver to apply up to 2 lbs-in torque on the screws.
Installation Instructions
This section provides detailed instructions on how to install your BF1500 Controller Card in a system.
Please note that the following figures are for illustration purposes only.
1.
Open the system case.
2.
Place the BF1500 Controller Card in an available PCI Express slot.
The BlueField BF1500 Controller Card should be installed in a high power PCI Express x8 slot as the card consumes up to 55W.
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