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Summarization of Contents
About This Manual
Ordering Part Numbers
Lists ordering part numbers (OPNs) for available ConnectX-4 Lx Ethernet adapter cards.
Technical Support
Provides contact methods for obtaining technical support for Mellanox products.
Related Documentation
Lists related manuals and specifications for Mellanox OFED, WinOF-2, VMware, firmware tools, and standards.
Introduction to ConnectX-4 Lx
Product Overview
Describes the NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx Ethernet adapter cards and their capabilities.
Features and Benefits
Details the hardware features and capabilities of the ConnectX-4 Lx adapters, including PCIe and RDMA.
Operating Systems and Connectivity
Lists supported operating systems and describes the adapter's interoperability and cable support.
Hardware Installation
Safety Warnings and Precautions
Provides essential safety warnings for handling and installing adapter cards to avoid injury and damage.
Installation Procedure Overview
Outlines the steps for installing, unpacking, replacing brackets, connecting cables, and identifying the card.
System Requirements
Details the system's hardware, environmental, and software requirements for adapter installation.
Driver Installation
Linux Driver Installation
Covers prerequisites, downloading, installing, and verifying Mellanox OFED for Linux.
Windows Driver Installation
Provides instructions for installing Mellanox WinOF-2 drivers on Windows, including attended and unattended methods.
VMware Driver Installation
Guides on installing and removing Mellanox NATIVE ESXi drivers for VMware vSphere.
Firmware and Performance Management
Firmware Updates and Programming
Explains methods for updating adapter firmware, including online, manual, and automatic options.
UEFI Secure Boot Support
Covers enrolling Mellanox's x.509 public key for systems with Secure Boot enabled.
Performance Tuning
Discusses modifying adapter configuration for optimal performance based on user application needs.
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Provides common solutions for issues like the adapter not being found or link indicators being off.
Linux Troubleshooting Steps
Offers diagnostic commands and tools for troubleshooting Mellanox adapters in a Linux environment.
Windows Troubleshooting Steps
Lists diagnostic tools and procedures for troubleshooting Mellanox adapters in a Windows environment.
Specifications and Hardware Details
Adapter Specifications
Provides detailed specifications for MCX4121A-XCAT and MCX4121A-ACAT adapter models.
Airflow Specifications
Presents airflow requirements in LFM for 10Gb/s and 25Gb/s adapter cards under different conditions.
Mechanical Drawings
Shows diagrams and dimensions for the adapter board and brackets.
Document Information
Adapter Information
Explains how to find MAC addresses, serial numbers, and view board label examples.
Document Revision History
Tracks changes made to the document over various release dates and versions.
Notices and Disclaimers
Contains important legal notices, disclaimers, warranties, and limitations of liability.
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