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Mellanox Technologies MCX353A-FCCT User Manual

Mellanox Technologies MCX353A-FCCT
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ConnectX®-3 Pro VPI Single and Dual QSFP+
Port Adapter Card User Manual
P/N:
MCX353A-FCCT, MCX354A-FCCT
Rev 1.5

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Mellanox Technologies MCX353A-FCCT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeNetwork Adapter
ManufacturerMellanox Technologies
ModelMCX353A-FCCT
Form FactorLow Profile
Data Rate40 Gbps
Supported ProtocolsEthernet
ChipsetConnectX-3
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
ComplianceRoHS
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x8
Ports2 x 10G SFP+

Summary

Revision History

About this Manual

Intended Audience

Target users for the manual.

Related Documentation

List of related manuals and specifications.

Document Conventions

Definitions of terms and abbreviations used.

Technical Support

Firmware and Software Updates

Information on obtaining software and firmware updates.

Introduction

Product Overview

Details on ordering part numbers, speeds, and brackets.

Features and Benefits

Lists key features and advantages of the adapter card.

Operating Systems/Distributions

Lists supported operating systems and distributions.

Connectivity

Describes interoperability and cable support.

Interfaces

InfiniBand Interface

Details on InfiniBand compliance and connection.

Ethernet Interface

Details on Ethernet compliance and connection.

PCI Express Interface

Features of the PCI Express interface.

I2C-compatible Interface

Information on the I2C interface header.

LED Interface

Information on the LED indicators per port.

Hardware Installation

System Requirements

Hardware and software prerequisites for installation.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures before installation.

Pre-installation Checklist

Steps to perform before installing the adapter.

Bracket Installation Instructions

Guide to installing or replacing the adapter bracket.

Card Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for installing the adapter card.

Cables and Modules

Information on supported cables and modules.

Identify the Card in Your System

Steps to verify adapter installation in the system.

Driver Installation

Linux Driver

Instructions for installing the Linux driver.

Windows Driver

Instructions for installing the Windows driver.

VMware Driver

Instructions for installing the VMware ESXi driver.

FlexBoot

Information on FlexBoot technology.

Updating Adapter Card Firmware

Retrieve PSID and Firmware Version

Steps to get adapter firmware details.

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Common troubleshooting steps for adapter issues.

Linux Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting specific to Linux environments.

Windows Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting specific to Windows environments.

Specifications

MCX353A-FCCT Specifications

Detailed specifications for MCX353A-FCCT.

MCX354A-FCCT Specifications

Detailed specifications for MCX354A-FCCT.

Adapter LED Operations

Explanation of LED indicators for link status.

Board Mechanical Drawing and Dimensions

Mechanical drawings and dimensions of the adapter.

Bracket Mechanical Drawing

Mechanical drawing of the adapter bracket.

Regulatory Statements

Links to regulatory compliance information.

Interface Connectors Pinout

QSFP+ Connector Pinout

Pinout details for QSFP+ connector.

PCI Express x8 Connector Pinout

Pinout details for PCIe x8 connector.

I2C-compatible Connector Pinout

Pinout details for I2C-compatible connector.

Finding GUID/MAC and Serial Number

Safety Warnings

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