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Mellanox Technologies MCX556A-ECAT User Manual

Mellanox Technologies MCX556A-ECAT
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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 MCX556A-ECAT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMellanox Technologies
ModelMCX556A-ECAT
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Technical Support

Introduction

Features and Benefits

Lists and describes key features and benefits of ConnectX-5 adapters.

Hardware Installation

Safety Precautions

Outlines safety measures before installation.

Card Installation Instructions

Instructions for installing the adapter card into the system.

Driver Installation

Linux Driver Installation

Guide for downloading and installing Mellanox OFED for Linux.

Installing Mellanox OFED

Instructions for installing Mellanox OFED using the script.

Installing MLNX_OFED Using YUM/apt-get

Guides for installing OFED via YUM or apt-get.

Updating Firmware (Linux)

Methods to update adapter firmware on Linux.

Windows Driver Installation

Introduction to installing Mellanox WinOF-2 driver for Windows.

Downloading & Installing WinOF-2 Driver

Steps to download and install the WinOF-2 driver.

Updating Adapter Card Firmware

Firmware Update Example

Example of using mlxup utility to query and update firmware.

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting steps for common adapter issues.

Specifications

Appendix B: Safety Warnings

Hazardous Radiation Exposure

Warning about laser product and radiation exposure.

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