What to do if my Mellanox Technologies Adapter no longer works?
If the adapter stops working, try the following: * Reseat the adapter in its slot or a different slot. * Try using another cable. * Reinstall the drivers for the network, as driver files may be damaged or deleted. * Reboot the server.
What to do if Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-3 Adapter link indicator light is off?
If the link indicator light is off, ensure the adapter driver is loaded. Also, try another port on the switch. Make sure the cable is securely attached and that you are using the correct cables that do not exceed the recommended lengths. Verify that your switch and adapter port are compatible.
Why is my Mellanox Technologies Adapter performance low?
Low performance can be caused by a non-optimal system configuration. Refer to the “Performance Tuning” section to optimize the Mellanox 10 GBit NIC performance.
What to do if Mellanox Technologies Projector link light is on, but with no communication established?
If the link light is on, but with no communication established on your Mellanox Technologies Projector, check that the latest driver is loaded.
What to do if Mellanox Technologies Projector link indicator light is off?
If the link indicator light is off on your Mellanox Technologies Projector, try another port on the switch.
How to check Mellanox Technologies Projector adapters after installing another adapter?
If Mellanox Technologies Projector adapters stopped working after installing another adapter, check that cables are connected properly.
How to install Mellanox Technologies Projector adapter if server unable to find it?
If the server is unable to find the Mellanox Technologies Projector adapter, install the adapter in a different PCI Express slot.
Why Mellanox Technologies Projector adapter no longer works?
If the Mellanox Technologies Projector adapter no longer works, reinstall the drivers, because the network driver files may be damaged or deleted.
How to fix Mellanox Technologies Projector link indicator light off?
If the link indicator light is off on your Mellanox Technologies Projector, ensure that the adapter driver is loaded.
What to do if Mellanox Technologies Projector adapters stopped working after installing another adapter?
If Mellanox Technologies Projector adapters stopped working after installing another adapter, try removing and reinstalling all adapters.
General| Product Name | ConnectX-3 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Manufacturer | Mellanox Technologies |
| Category | Adapter |
| Interface Type | PCI Express 3.0 |
| Maximum Data Rate | 40 Gbps |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbps |
| Data Rate per Port | 40 Gbps |
| Ports | 1 or 2 |
| Connector Type | QSFP |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet, InfiniBand |
| InfiniBand Support | Yes |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV |
| RDMA Support | Yes |
| RoCE Support | Yes |
| iWARP Support | Yes |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| InfiniBand Data Rates | QDR (40 Gbps), FDR (56 Gbps) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Ethernet Standards | IEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE), IEEE 802.3ba (40 GbE) |
Overview of Mellanox Ethernet adapters, RDMA, and performance benefits.
Lists key features like low latency RDMA, QoS, dual ports, and offloads.
Lists compatible OS like RHEL, SLES, OFED, Windows Server, and VMware ESX.
Describes physical interfaces including QSFP+, SFP+, PCIe, and LEDs.
Details QSFP+ and SFP+ port compliance with Ethernet standards.
Explains the function of Link and Activity LEDs based on speed and status.
Specifies hardware (PCIe slot) and software prerequisites, including BIOS and iDRAC.
Lists critical safety measures for handling and installing hardware to prevent injury.
A checklist to verify system requirements and card condition before installation.
Provides step-by-step guidance for installing adapter and mezzanine cards.
Instructions for inserting and removing network cables from adapter ports.
Covers downloading, installing, and uninstalling Mellanox OFED for Linux.
Details features like iSER, QoS, Time-Stamping, Flow Steering, and SR-IOV.
Instructions for installing Mellanox drivers for VMware vSphere environments.
Guide to downloading and installing Mellanox OFED for Windows (WinOF).
Explains QoS configuration and RDMA over Converged Ethernet for Windows.
Covers iSCSI boot configuration for RHEL/SLES and Windows clients.
Details the configuration steps for PXE booting SLES11 SP3.
Troubleshooting common issues like adapter detection, connectivity, and LEDs.
Troubleshooting specific to Linux, including firmware, environment, and card detection.
Troubleshooting specific to Windows, covering performance, driver issues, and event viewer errors.
Lists compliance statements for FCC, EN, ICES, VCCI, and KCC certifications.
Shows how to view firmware and UEFI version numbers in Dell System Setup.
Details configuration of boot protocol, VLAN mode/ID, and Option ROM status.
Explains how to override default iSCSI settings and replace DHCP configuration.
Allows configuration of Global Flow control settings for adapter ports.
Guides on enabling and configuring SR-IOV at system and adapter levels.
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