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Introduction
Product Overview
Features and Benefits
Operating Systems/Distributions
Connectivity
Interfaces
Ethernet SFP28 and QSFP28 Interfaces
PCI Express Interface
LED Interface
Heatsink Interface
Smbus Interface
Voltage Regulators
Hardware Installation
Safety Warnings
Installation Procedure Overview
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Airflow Requirements
Software Requirements
Unpacking the Product
Bracket Replacement Instructions
Installation Instructions
Cables and Modules
Identifying the Card in Your System
Uninstalling the Card
Driver Installation
Linux Driver Installation
Prerequisites
Downloading Mellanox OFED
Installing Mellanox OFED
Installing MLNX_OFED Using YUM
Installing MLNX_OFED Using Apt-Get Tool
Updating Firmware after Installation
UEFI Secure Boot
Performance Tuning
Windows Driver Installation
Software Requirements
Downloading Mellanox Winof-2 Driver
Installing Mellanox Winof-2 Driver
Uninstalling Mellanox Winof-2 Driver
Extracting Files Without Running Installation
Firmware Upgrade
Vmware Driver Installation
Hardware and Software Requirements
Installing Mellanox NATIVE Esxi Driver for Vmware Vsphere
Removing Earlier Mellanox Drivers
Firmware Programming
Updating Adapter Firmware
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Linux Troubleshooting
Windows Troubleshooting
Specifications
MCX4121A-XCAT Specifications
MCX4121A-ACAT Specifications
Airflow Specifications
Board Mechanical Drawing and Dimensions
Mechanical Drawing of Dual-Port 10/25 Gb/S Adapter Card
Bracket Mechanical Drawing
Dual-Port Tall Bracket
Finding the MAC on the Adapter Card
MCX4121A-ACAT Board Label (Example)
Document Revision History
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Summarization of Contents
Introduction and Overview
Product Overview
Details the NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx Ethernet adapter cards and their capabilities.
Features and Benefits
Describes the hardware features and capabilities, including PCIe, Memory, and RDMA.
Supported Operating Systems
Lists the operating systems and distributions supported by the adapter.
Connectivity
Details interoperability with Ethernet switches and cable support.
Hardware Installation and Interfaces
Interface Details
Explains Ethernet, PCIe, LED, Heatsink, SMBus, and Voltage Regulator interfaces.
Hardware Installation Guide
Covers safety warnings, system requirements, unpacking, and installation steps.
Cables and Modules
Information on supported Mellanox cables and modules for the adapter.
Identifying and Uninstalling the Card
Guides on finding the adapter in the system and its removal.
Software and Firmware Management
Driver Installation
Instructions for installing Mellanox OFED for Linux, WinOF-2 for Windows, and VMware.
Firmware Update Procedures
Manual and automatic firmware update methods for the adapter.
UEFI Secure Boot Configuration
Steps to enroll Mellanox's x.509 public key for Secure Boot support.
Performance Tuning
Guidance on modifying adapter configurations for optimal performance.
Troubleshooting and Specifications
Troubleshooting Guide
Common issues and solutions for adapter operation and connectivity.
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications for MCX4121A-XCAT and MCX4121A-ACAT models.
Mechanical Drawings
Physical dimensions and drawings of the adapter card and bracket.
Document Revision History
Chronological list of changes and updates to the user manual.
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