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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.
Pre-Installation Checklist
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Unpack the ConnectX-6 Card; Unpack and remove the ConnectX-6 card. 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. For
package contents please refer
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.
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Shut down your system if active; Turn off the power to the system, and disconnect the power cord. Refer to the system documentation for
instructions. Before you install the ConnectX-6 card, make sure that the system is disconnected from power.
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(Optional) Check the mounting bracket on the ConnectX-6 or PCIe Auxiliary Connection Card; If required for your system, replace the full-height
mounting bracket that is shipped mounted on the card with the supplied low-profile bracket. Refer to
Bracket Replacement Instructions
The ConnectX-6 card and PCIe Auxiliary Connection card are usually shipped with an assembled high-profile bracket. If this form factor is suitable for your
requirements, you can skip the remainder of this section and move
short bracket that is included in the shipping box, please follow the instructions in this section.
Due to risk of damaging the EMI gasket, it is not recommended to replace the bracket more than three times.
To replace the bracket you will need the following parts:
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The new brackets of the proper height
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The 2 screws saved from the removal of the bracket
Removing the Existing Bracket
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Contents.
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Instructions. If you need to replace the high-profile bracket with the
Bracket Replacement
Instructions.
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