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Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-3 User Manual

Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-3
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User Manual for Mellanox ConnectX
®
-3 10/40
Gigabit Ethernet Adapters for Dell PowerEdge
Servers
Rev 1.1

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product NameConnectX-3
Product TypeNetwork Adapter
ManufacturerMellanox Technologies
CategoryAdapter
Interface TypePCI Express 3.0
Maximum Data Rate40 Gbps
Data Transfer Rate40 Gbps
Data Rate per Port40 Gbps
Ports1 or 2
Connector TypeQSFP
Supported ProtocolsEthernet, InfiniBand
InfiniBand SupportYes
VirtualizationSR-IOV
RDMA SupportYes
RoCE SupportYes
iWARP SupportYes
Form FactorLow Profile
ComplianceRoHS
InfiniBand Data RatesQDR (40 Gbps), FDR (56 Gbps)
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C
Ethernet StandardsIEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE), IEEE 802.3ba (40 GbE)

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Functional Description

Overview of Mellanox Ethernet adapters, RDMA, and performance benefits.

1.2 Features

Lists key features like low latency RDMA, QoS, dual ports, and offloads.

1.3 Supported Operating Systems/Distributions

Lists compatible OS like RHEL, SLES, OFED, Windows Server, and VMware ESX.

Chapter 2 Adapter Card Interfaces

2.1 I/O Interfaces

Describes physical interfaces including QSFP+, SFP+, PCIe, and LEDs.

2.1.1 Ethernet QSFP+/ SFP+ Interface

Details QSFP+ and SFP+ port compliance with Ethernet standards.

2.1.2 LED Assignment

Explains the function of Link and Activity LEDs based on speed and status.

Chapter 3 Installing the Hardware

3.1 System Requirements

Specifies hardware (PCIe slot) and software prerequisites, including BIOS and iDRAC.

3.2 Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety measures for handling and installing hardware to prevent injury.

3.3 Pre-installation Checklist

A checklist to verify system requirements and card condition before installation.

3.4 Installation Instructions

Provides step-by-step guidance for installing adapter and mezzanine cards.

3.5 Connecting the Network Cables

Instructions for inserting and removing network cables from adapter ports.

Chapter 4 Driver Installation and Configuration

4.1 Linux Driver

Covers downloading, installing, and uninstalling Mellanox OFED for Linux.

4.2 Linux Driver Features

Details features like iSER, QoS, Time-Stamping, Flow Steering, and SR-IOV.

4.3 VMware Driver

Instructions for installing Mellanox drivers for VMware vSphere environments.

4.4 Windows

Guide to downloading and installing Mellanox OFED for Windows (WinOF).

4.5 WinOF Features

Explains QoS configuration and RDMA over Converged Ethernet for Windows.

Chapter 5 Remote Boot

5.1 iSCSI Boot

Covers iSCSI boot configuration for RHEL/SLES and Windows clients.

5.2 PXE Boot

Details the configuration steps for PXE booting SLES11 SP3.

Chapter 6 Firmware

Chapter 7 Dell Lifecycle ControllerTroubleshooting

7.1 General

Troubleshooting common issues like adapter detection, connectivity, and LEDs.

7.2 Linux

Troubleshooting specific to Linux, including firmware, environment, and card detection.

7.3 Windows

Troubleshooting specific to Windows, covering performance, driver issues, and event viewer errors.

Chapter 8 Specifications

Chapter 9 Regulatory

9.1 Regulatory Statements

Lists compliance statements for FCC, EN, ICES, VCCI, and KCC certifications.

Appendix A: Configuration for Mellanox Adapters through System Setup

A.1 Main Configuration Page - Firmware Image Properties

Shows how to view firmware and UEFI version numbers in Dell System Setup.

A.2 Main Configuration Page - NIC Configuration

Details configuration of boot protocol, VLAN mode/ID, and Option ROM status.

A.3 Main Configuration Page - iSCSI Configuration

Explains how to override default iSCSI settings and replace DHCP configuration.

A.4 Main Configuration Page - Device Level Configuration

Allows configuration of Global Flow control settings for adapter ports.

A.5 SR-IOV Configuration

Guides on enabling and configuring SR-IOV at system and adapter levels.

Appendix B: Safety Warnings

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