Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-5 Ex User Manual

Mellanox Technologies
www.mellanox.com
Mellanox ConnectX®-5 and ConnectX®-5 Ex Ethernet
SFP28 and QSFP28 Ports Adapter Cards User Manual
P/N:
MCX512A-ACAT, MCX511F-ACAT, MCX512F-ACAT,MCX516A-BDAT, MCX515A-GCAT,
MCX516A-GCAT, MCX515A-CCAT, MCX516A-CCAT, MCX516A-CDAT
Rev 1.7

Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-5 Ex Specifications

General

Brand	Mellanox Technologies
Model	ConnectX-5 Ex
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.3 Features and Benefits

Describes the key features and advantages of Mellanox ConnectX-5 adapters.

Chapter 2 Interfaces

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

3.1 System Requirements

Outlines environmental, hardware, and airflow requirements for adapter installation.

3.2 Safety Precautions

Provides critical safety guidelines for handling and installing the adapter.

3.3 Pre-Installation Checklist

Details steps to perform before installing the adapter card.

3.5 Installation Instructions

Provides detailed steps for installing the adapter card into the system.

3.7 Adapter Card Disassembly Instructions

Offers instructions for safely removing the adapter card.

3.8 Identify the Card in Your System

Guides on how to identify the installed adapter card in the system.

Chapter 4 Driver Installation

4.1 Linux Driver Installation

Guides on obtaining and installing Mellanox OFED for Linux systems.

4.2 Windows Driver Installation

Guides on installing Mellanox WinOF-2 driver for Windows systems.

4.3 VMware Driver Installation

Guides on installing Mellanox NATIVE ESXi driver for VMware.

Chapter 5 Updating Adapter Card Firmware

5.1 Firmware Update Example

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 General Troubleshooting

6.2 Linux Troubleshooting

6.3 Windows Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Specifications

Appendix B Safety Warnings

B.1 Safety Warnings in English

Lists critical safety warnings and precautions in English.