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Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-5 User Manual

Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-5
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Mellanox Technologies
www.mellanox.com
Mellanox ConnectX®-5 Ex 100Gb/s VPI Single and Dual
Adapter Cards User Manual
P/N: MCX555A-ECAT, MCX556A-ECAT, MCX556A-EDAT
Rev 1.5

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Mellanox Technologies ConnectX-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerMellanox Technologies
ModelConnectX-5
RoHS ComplianceYes
Product TypeNetwork Adapter
InterfacePCIe 3.0/4.0 x16
Maximum Bandwidth/Data Rate100 Gbps
Supported ProtocolsEthernet, InfiniBand
Virtualization SupportYes
RDMA SupportYes
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Ports1 or 2 ports

Summary

Revision History

About This Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

Overview of adapter card ordering numbers, port speed, and PCI Express speed.

1.2 Features and Benefits

Details the key features and advantages of ConnectX-5 VPI adapter cards.

1.3 Operating Systems/Distributions

Lists supported operating systems and distributions for Mellanox ConnectX-5 adapters.

1.4 Connectivity

Describes the connectivity options and interoperability of Mellanox ConnectX-5 adapters.

Chapter 2 Interfaces

2.1 InfiniBand Interface

Details the InfiniBand interface compliance and traffic transmission for ConnectX-5 cards.

2.2 Ethernet QSFP28 Interface

Explains Ethernet QSFP28 interface compliance with IEEE 802.3 standards.

2.3 PCI Express Interface

Covers PCI Express Gen 3.0/4.0 support, link rates, and negotiation for the adapter.

2.4 LED Interface

Describes the bi-color I/O LED per port for link status indication.

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

3.1 System Requirements

Outlines the hardware and environmental requirements for installing Mellanox adapters.

3.2 Operating Systems/Distributions

Refers to the section detailing supported OS and distributions for the cards.

3.3 Safety Precautions

Provides crucial safety instructions to avoid injury and equipment damage during installation.

3.4 Pre-Installation Checklist

Lists essential checks before proceeding with the hardware installation of the adapter card.

3.5 Bracket Installation Instructions

Guides on replacing the default tall bracket with a short bracket.

3.6 Card Installation Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the adapter card into a PCIe slot.

3.7 Cables and Modules

Information on obtaining supported Mellanox cables and modules for the adapter.

3.8 Adapter Card Un-installation Instructions

Provides safety precautions and steps for removing the adapter card from the system.

3.9 Identify the Card in Your System

Instructions for identifying the installed Mellanox adapter card in Windows and Linux.

Chapter 4 Driver Installation

4.1 Linux Driver Installation

Covers downloading and installing Mellanox OFED for Linux on a host machine.

4.2 Windows Driver Installation

Guide for downloading and installing Mellanox WinOF-2 driver for Windows.

Chapter 5 Updating Adapter Card Firmware

5.1 Firmware Update Example

Demonstrates how to use the mlxup utility to check and update adapter firmware.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 General Troubleshooting

Provides common troubleshooting steps for adapter card issues.

6.2 Linux Troubleshooting

Lists commands and procedures for troubleshooting Mellanox adapters in Linux.

6.3 Windows Troubleshooting

Lists commands and procedures for troubleshooting Mellanox adapters in Windows.

Chapter 7 Specifications

7.1 MCX555A-ECAT Specifications

Detailed specifications for the MCX555A-ECAT adapter card.

7.2 MCX556A-ECAT Specifications

Detailed specifications for the MCX556A-ECAT adapter card.

7.3 MCX556A-EDAT Specifications

Detailed specifications for the MCX556A-EDAT adapter card.

7.7 Airflow Specifications

Presents airflow requirements for different cable types and adapter models.

7.8 Adapter Card LED Operations

Explains the meaning of LED indicators for link status in Ethernet and InfiniBand modes.

7.9 Board Mechanical Drawing and Dimensions

Provides mechanical drawings and dimensions for the dual-port adapter cards.

7.10 Bracket Mechanical Drawing

Shows the mechanical drawing and dimensions for the dual-port tall bracket.

Appendix A: Adapter Card Identification

Appendix B: Safety Warnings

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