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Mellanox Technologies MCX313A-BCBT? MCX314A-BCBT User Manual

Mellanox Technologies MCX313A-BCBT? MCX314A-BCBT
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ConnectX®-3 Ethernet Single and Dual QSFP+
Port Adapter Card User Manual
P/N:
MCX313A-BCBT, MCX314A-BCBT
Rev 2.0

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Mellanox Technologies MCX313A-BCBT? MCX314A-BCBT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeNetwork Adapter
Model NumberMCX313A-BCBT, MCX314A-BCBT
Interface TypePCI Express 3.0 x8
Form FactorLow Profile
Maximum Data Rate40 Gbps
RoHS compliantYes
Supported ProtocolsEthernet
Number of Ports1 or 2
ChipsetConnectX-3
Connector TypeQSFP
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Speed40Gbps

Summary

Revision History

About this Manual

Technical Support

Contact methods for obtaining technical assistance and support.

Firmware and Software Updates

Guidance on how to find and download the latest firmware and software.

Introduction

Product Overview

Details on the ConnectX-3 adapter card, its part numbers, and specifications.

Features and Benefits

Key capabilities and advantages offered by the ConnectX-3 adapter.

Operating Systems/Distributions

Supported operating systems and distributions for the adapter.

Interfaces

Ethernet Interface

Details on Ethernet port compliance with IEEE 802.3 standards.

PCI Express Interface

Information on PCI Express version, lanes, and speed support.

Hardware Installation

System Requirements

Prerequisites for hardware and software before installation.

Safety Precautions

Critical safety guidelines for handling and installing the adapter.

Card Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for physically inserting the card into a PCI Express slot.

Driver Installation

Linux Driver

Guide for installing the MLNX_EN driver on Linux systems.

Windows Driver

Guide for installing the WinOF VPI driver on Windows systems.

VMware Driver

Instructions for installing the Mellanox OFED driver for VMware ESXi.

Updating Adapter Card Firmware

Troubleshooting

General

Common troubleshooting steps for adapter-related issues.

Linux

Specific troubleshooting steps for Linux environments.

Specifications

MCX313A-BCBT Specifications

Detailed specifications for the MCX313A-BCBT single-port card.

MCX314A-BCBT Specifications

Detailed specifications for the MCX314A-BCBT dual-port card.

Adapter LED Operation

Explanation of the status indicated by the adapter's LEDs.

Interface Connectors Pinout

QSFP+ Connector Pinout

Pin configuration for the QSFP+ Ethernet connector.

PCI Express x8 Connector Pinout

Pin configuration for the PCI Express x8 edge connector.

Finding the MAC and Serial Number on the Adapter Card

Safety Warnings

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