Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-3 MCX342A-XCAN User Manual
Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-3 MCX342A-XCAN User Manual

Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-3 MCX342A-XCAN User Manual

Ethernet single and dual sfp+ ports mezzanine card for open compute project
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ConnectX®-3 Ethernet Single and Dual SFP+
Ports Mezzanine Card User Manual for Open
Compute Project
P/N:
MCX341A-XCAN, MCX341A-XCBN, MCX342A-XCAN
Rev 1.9
www.mellanox.com

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About this Manual
Intended Audience
Specifies the target users for this manual and their assumed knowledge base.
Related Documentation
Lists other relevant documents and resources for further information.
Online Resources
Provides links to Mellanox websites for additional support and downloads.
Document Conventions
Explains the terminology and conventions used throughout the manual.
Technical Support
Details how to contact Mellanox for product support and assistance.
Overview
Supported Network Protocol Standards
Lists the Ethernet network protocol standards the cards comply with.
Adapter Cards Covered in this Manual
Identifies the specific Mellanox adapter cards discussed in the manual.
Finding the MAC and Serial Number on the Mezzanine Card
Guides users on locating the MAC and serial number on the card's label.
Safety Warnings
Provides essential safety precautions for operating the hardware.
Mezzanine Card Interfaces
I/O Interfaces
Details the various input/output interfaces available on the mezzanine card.
Power
Explains the power sources and voltage requirements for the mezzanine cards.
Memory
Discusses the memory devices supported by the mezzanine cards via various interfaces.
Ethernet Mezzanine Card Installation
Hardware Requirements
Specifies the necessary hardware and connector requirements for installation.
Installation Instructions
Provides step-by-step guidance for installing the mezzanine card.
Identify the Card in Your System
Guides on how to identify the installed Mellanox card within the system.
Driver Software and Firmware
Driver Software
Details on how to download and install the Mellanox driver software.
Linux
Instructions for installing and configuring drivers on Linux systems.
Windows
Instructions for installing and configuring drivers on Windows systems.
VMware
Guidance for downloading and installing Mellanox drivers for VMware ESXi.
FlexBoot
Information about Mellanox FlexBoot for multiprotocol remote boot technology.
RDMA over Converged Ethernet
Explains RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) capabilities and requirements.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Lists the necessary software and hardware for RoCE functionality.
Updating Mezzanine Card Firmware
Instructions for obtaining and updating the firmware on the mezzanine card.
Specifications
MCX342A-XCAN Specifications
Detailed specifications for the MCX342A-XCAN mezzanine card.
MCX341A-XC[AB]N Specifications
Detailed specifications for the MCX341A-XC[AB]N mezzanine card.
Board Mechanical Drawing and Dimensions
Provides mechanical drawings and dimensional information for the mezzanine cards.
Regulatory Statements
Links to regulatory compliance information for Mellanox ConnectX-3 cards.
Interface Connectors Pinout
I2C-compatible Connector Pinout
Details the pinout for the I2C-compatible connector on the mezzanine card.
PCI Express x4 Connector Pinout
Describes the pinout for the PCI Express x4 and x8 mezzanine connectors.
SFP+ Pinout
Provides the pinout details for the SFP+ cage on the mezzanine card.

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