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General| Product Type | Network Adapter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mellanox Technologies |
| Model | ConnectX-6 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Maximum Throughput | 200 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, InfiniBand |
| RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) | Yes |
| iWARP Support | Yes |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (Operating) |
| Power Consumption | 25 W |
| Ports | 1 or 2 ports (depending on model) |
Table of ordering part numbers for ConnectX-6 InfiniBand/VPI adapter cards.
Manual is for installers and users, assumes familiarity with InfiniBand and Ethernet.
Dell Support site URL provided.
Information on obtaining software, firmware, and knowledge database.
User guide for ConnectX-6 VPI adapter cards, detailing features, performance, and applications.
Explains SNAPI configuration for dual-socket servers using Mellanox Socket Direct technology.
Details ConnectX-6 Socket Direct cards for 200Gb/s connectivity on PCIe Gen 3.0 servers.
Describes ConnectX-6 SNAPI configuration using two PCIe x8 lanes for direct CPU connection.
Lists PCIe interface features and configurations supported by ConnectX-6 cards.
Details InfiniBand and Ethernet standards compliance, speeds, and protocols.
Explains features like RDMA, RoCE, PeerDirect, Overlay Networks, and Manageability.
Lists supported OS/Distributions and notes limitations for certain OPNs.
Covers interoperability, cable support, and manageability via BMC.
States InfiniBand interface compliance and QSFP56 connector usage.
Describes Ethernet interface compliance and ESD protection for copper cables.
Details PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0 support, master/slave operation, and features.
Explains the bi-color I/O LED for link status indications.
Describes the heatsink attachment and thermal shutdown safety mechanism.
Details SMBus interface for manageability through BMC.
Explains how voltage regulators on the card receive power from the PCIe edge connector.
Provides general installation safety warnings and precautions for electronic equipment.
Outlines the steps for installing ConnectX-6 adapter cards.
Details hardware, airflow, software requirements, safety, and pre-installation checklist.
Lists safety precautions to avoid injury and system damage during installation.
Provides a checklist of steps and precautions before installing the card.
Detailed steps for installing ConnectX-6 cards in Dell R740 servers.
Detailed steps for installing ConnectX-6 cards in Dell C6400 servers.
Detailed steps for installing ConnectX-6 cards in Dell C4140 servers.
Detailed steps for installing the HDR100 ConnectX-6 card.
Instructions for inserting and removing cables, including connector orientation and latching.
Steps to identify the Mellanox card in Linux using lspci command.
Steps to identify the Mellanox card in Windows Device Manager using Hardware Ids.
Guide to installing Mellanox OFED for Linux, including prerequisites and download.
Lists requirements for installing Mellanox OFED for Linux on a server.
Instructions for downloading the Mellanox OFED package from the Mellanox website.
Details the mlnxofedinstall script and its functions, including firmware upgrades.
Describes the mlnxofedinstall script and its capabilities.
Step-by-step guide for logging in and running the installation.
Example output after successful installation and firmware update.
Explains where installation log files are saved.
Information on the openibd script for managing network interfaces.
How to control automatic loading of Mellanox drivers upon system boot.
Lists and explains return codes from the mlnxofedinstall script.
Instructions for uninstalling the Mellanox OFED package.
Guides for installing MLNX_OFED packages using YUM.
Steps to set up the YUM repository for MLNX_OFED package.
Procedures for installing MLNX_OFED packages via YUM.
Guides for installing MLNX_OFED packages using apt-get.
Steps to set up the apt-get repository for MLNX_OFED on Debian/Ubuntu.
Procedures for installing MLNX_OFED packages via apt-get.
Methods for updating adapter firmware after driver installation.
Steps to update firmware online using the mlxfwmanager command.
Information on manually updating firmware via OEM download page.
How to enable automatic firmware updates upon system boot.
Information on supporting Secure Boot with Mellanox drivers.
Steps to enroll Mellanox's public key for Secure Boot.
How to remove signatures from kernel modules.
Guide to modifying adapter configurations for performance tuning.
Guide to downloading and installing Mellanox WinOF-2 driver for Windows.
Lists software requirements for installing Mellanox WinOF-2 for Windows.
Instructions for downloading the Mellanox WinOF-2 driver.
Covers attended and unattended installation procedures for WinOF-2 driver.
Step-by-step guide for performing an attended installation of the WinOF-2 driver.
Steps for performing an unattended installation of the WinOF-2 driver.
How to verify successful installation via Device Manager.
Procedures for uninstalling the WinOF-2 driver.
Steps for attended uninstallation of WinOF-2 driver.
Steps for unattended uninstallation of WinOF-2 driver.
Steps to extract driver and tool files without running the installer.
Information on automatic firmware updates during WinOF-2 installation.
Guide to using mlxup for querying and updating adapter firmware versions.
Common issues and solutions for adapter detection, operation, and link status.
Commands and steps for troubleshooting Mellanox adapters in Linux environments.
Steps for troubleshooting Mellanox adapters in Windows environments.
Detailed specifications for Y1T43 and 7TKND adapter cards.
Detailed specifications for 1GK7G and CY7GD adapter cards.
Mechanical drawings and dimensions for adapter cards and brackets.
Mechanical drawings and dimensions for the ConnectX-6 adapter card.
Mechanical drawings and dimensions for the Auxiliary PCIe Connection Card.
Mechanical drawings and dimensions for ConnectX-6 adapter brackets.
Pin definitions for special PCIe pins required for SNAPI capability.
Shows examples of adapter card labels with Part Number, DP/N, GUID, and S/N.
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