Related Manuals for Nvidia 900-9X6AG-0056-ST1
Summarization of Contents
Introduction to ConnectX-6 Dx Adapters
Product Overview
Provides an overview of the NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Dx Ethernet adapter cards.
Adapter Interfaces
ConnectX-6 Dx IC Interface
Details the ConnectX-6 Dx Integrated Circuit on the adapter card.
Ethernet Port Interfaces
Explains the SFP28/SFP56/QSFP56 connectors and IEEE standards.
PCI Express Interface
Describes the PCIe interface features and compatibility.
Networking Ports LEDs Interface
Details the LED schemes for indicating port speed and link status.
Scheme 1: One Bi-Color LED
Details the LED scheme for indicating port speed and link status.
Scheme 2: One Bi-Color LED and Single Color LED
Details the LED scheme for indicating port speed and link status.
SMBus Interface
Covers manageability through BMC using MCTP over SMBus or PCIe.
Voltage Regulators
Explains how voltage power is derived and supplied to card components.
Hardware Installation Guide
Safety Warnings
Provides essential safety precautions for installing hardware.
Installation Procedure Overview
Outlines the step-by-step process for installing adapter cards.
System Requirements
Lists the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for installation.
Hardware Requirements
Specifies environmental and system requirements for hardware installation.
Airflow Requirements
Details airflow patterns and considerations for adapter cards.
Software Requirements
Lists operating systems and software stacks needed for adapter functionality.
Safety Precautions
Lists critical safety measures to prevent injury and damage during installation.
Unpacking the Package
Guides on checking package contents and inspecting for shipping damage.
Pre-Installation Checklist
A list of checks before proceeding with the installation.
Bracket Replacement Instructions
Instructions for replacing the adapter card's mounting bracket.
Installation Instructions
Provides detailed steps for physically installing the adapter card.
Cables and Modules
Refers to tables for supported Mellanox cables and modules.
Identifying the Card in Your System
Explains how to locate the adapter card within the system using OS tools.
Uninstalling the Card
Details the safe procedure for removing the adapter card from the system.
Driver Installation Procedures
Linux Driver Installation
Guides on installing and testing MLNX_OFED for Linux systems.
Linux Driver Prerequisites
Lists requirements for installing MLNX_OFED on Linux.
Downloading MLNX_OFED
Steps to download the MLNX_OFED ISO image from NVIDIA's website.
Installing MLNX_OFED
Instructions for running the mlnxofedinstall script for driver installation.
Driver Load Upon System Boot
Configures automatic loading of NVIDIA drivers during system boot.
Windows Driver Installation
Covers downloading and installing the WinOF-2 driver for Windows.
Windows Software Requirements
Lists compatible Windows OS for the driver.
Downloading WinOF-2 Driver
Steps to download the correct WinOF-2 driver executable.
Installing WinOF-2 Driver
Procedures for attended driver installation.
Unattended Windows Driver Installation
Automated driver installation without user intervention.
VMware Driver Installation
Guides on installing drivers for VMware ESXi environments.
VMware Hardware and Software Requirements
Specifies requirements for VMware driver installation.
Installing NATIVE ESXi Driver
Instructions for installing the native ESXi driver.
Removing Earlier NVIDIA Drivers
Steps to remove previously installed NVIDIA drivers.
VMware Firmware Programming
Instructions for programming firmware using VMware bootable images.
Additional Installation Procedures
Installing MLNX_OFED Using YUM
Configures the YUM repository for MLNX_OFED package installation.
Setting up MLNX_OFED YUM Repository
Configures the YUM repository for MLNX_OFED package installation.
Setting up YUM Repo with Kernel Support
Builds packages with kernel support and creates a tarball for YUM.
Installing MLNX_OFED via YUM Tool
Installs MLNX_OFED packages using the YUM package manager.
Installing MLNX_OFED Using apt-get
Configures the apt-get repository for MLNX_OFED package installation.
Setting up MLNX_OFED apt-get Repository
Configures the apt-get repository for MLNX_OFED package installation.
Setting up apt-get Repo with Kernel Support
Builds packages with kernel support for apt-get.
Installing MLNX_OFED via apt-get Tool
Installs MLNX_OFED packages using the apt-get package manager.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
General Troubleshooting
Provides common solutions for adapter-related issues.
Linux Troubleshooting
Offers troubleshooting steps for Linux environments.
Windows Troubleshooting
Offers troubleshooting steps for Windows environments.
Adapter Specifications
MCX621102AC-ADAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX621102AC/AN-ADAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX623102AC-ADAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX623102AC/AN/AS-ADAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX621202AS-ADAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX621202AS/AC-ADAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX623102AC-GDAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX623102AC/AE/AN/AS-GDAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX623105AN-CDAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX623105AN/AE/AC-CDAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX623106AS-CDAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX623106AS/AN/AC/AE-CDAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX623106PN-CDAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX623106PN/PC-CDAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX623106TC-CDAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX623106TC/TN/GN/GC-CDAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
MCX623105AC-VDAT Adapter Specs
Technical specs for MCX623105AC/AN/AS/AE-VDAT ConnectX-6 Dx adapters.
Monitoring Adapter Performance
Thermal Sensors
Details adapter card thermal sensors and operating temperature thresholds.
Adapter Card Heatsink
Describes the heatsink's role in heat dissipation and thermal shutdown.
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