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Mellanox Technologies MHQH29B-XSR - User Manual

Mellanox Technologies MHQH29B-XSR
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ConnectX®-2 VPI Single and Dual Port QSFP
InfiniBand and Ethernet Adapter Card User
Manual
P/N:
MHRH29B-XTR, MHRH29B-XSR, MHQH29B-XTR, MHQH29B-XSR, MHQH29C-XTR, MHQH29C-
XSR, MHRH19C-XTR, MHRH19C-XSR, MHQH19C-XTR, MHQH19C-XSR, MHQH19B-XSR,
MHQH19B-XTR, MHRH19B-XSR, MHRH19B-XTR
Rev 1.6

Table of Contents

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Summary

About this Manual

Related Documentation

Lists other relevant documents like MFT User Manual, IBTA, IEEE, and PCI Express specifications.

Technical Support

Details how customers can contact Mellanox for support via phone, email, and reseller.

Firmware and Software Updates

1 Overview

1.1 Adapter Cards Covered in this Manual

Lists single and dual port VPI adapter cards covered in this manual with their specifications.

1.2 Mellanox Part Numbering Legend

Explains the coding system used in Mellanox adapter card part numbers for identification.

1.3 Finding the GUID; MAC and Serial Number on the Adapter Cards

Describes how to locate the serial number, MAC address, and GUID on the adapter card label.

1.4 Safety Warnings

Directs users to safety warnings in French, German, and Spanish sections of the manual.

2 Adapter Card Interfaces

2.1 I;O Interfaces

Details the various physical interfaces on the adapter card, including QSFP, PCIe, LEDs, and I2C.

2.1.1 InfiniBand Interface

Describes compliance with InfiniBand Architecture Specification and use of QSFP connectors.

2.1.2 Ethernet Interface

Explains Ethernet compliance with IEEE Std 802.3 and use of QSFP connectors with QSA adapters.

2.1.3 VPI Port Configuration

Covers auto-sensing and manual configuration of VPI ports, listing supported and unsupported configurations.

2.1.4 PCI Express Interface

Describes support for PCI Express 2.0 (1.1 compatible) via x8 edge connector and device roles.

2.1.5 LED Assignment

Details the functions of the two I/O LEDs per port (green and yellow) for link status indication.

2.1.6 I2 C-compatible Interface

Describes the three-pin header provided as the I2C-compatible interface for debug purposes.

2.2 Power

Explains how adapter cards receive power from the PCI Express connector and on-board regulators.

2.3 QSFP Power Level

States that the card supports power level 3 according to SFF Committee SFF-8436 Specification.

2.4 Memory

Introduces memory devices supported via PCI, SPI (Flash), and I2C interfaces.

3 VPI Adapter Card Installation

3.1 Hardware Requirements

Specifies the minimum hardware requirements for installing the adapter card, including PCI Express slots.

3.2 Installation Instructions

Provides general instructions for installing the PCI Express adapter card into the host machine.

3.3 Identify the Card in Your System

Guides on how to locate and identify the Mellanox adapter card within the system.

3.3.1 On Windows

Details steps to identify the adapter card using Device Manager in Windows.

3.4 Cables and Modules

Describes the types of cables and modules compatible with the adapter card's QSFP ports.

3.4.3 Cable Installation

Provides instructions on how to insert and remove cables from the adapter card ports.

3.4.3.1 Inserting a Cable into the Adapter Card

Details the steps and precautions for correctly inserting a cable connector into the adapter card port.

3.4.3.2 Removing a Cable from the Adapter Card

Explains the procedure for safely removing a cable connector from the adapter card.

4 Driver Software and Firmware

4.1 Driver Software

Covers the process of downloading and installing driver software for the adapter cards.

4.1.1 Linux

Details downloading and installing Mellanox OFED for Linux and checking link status.

4.1.2 Windows

Guides on downloading and installing Mellanox WinOF VPI for Windows software.

4.2 Port Type Management Via Driver SW

Explains how to change port protocol configuration using driver software utilities.

4.3 FlexBoot

Explains FlexBoot for remote booting over Ethernet or InfiniBand using PXE standard.

4.4 NVIDIA GPUDirect Support

Details how to enable GPU-to-GPU communication using the adapter card.

4.5 CORE-Direct (Collectives Offload Resource Engine)

Describes CORE-Direct for handling collectives operations, offloading communication to adapters.

4.6 RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)

Explains RoCE's use of Data Center Bridging for efficient RDMA over Ethernet.

4.7 Updating Adapter Card Firmware

Explains how to update adapter card firmware using Mellanox Firmware Tools (MFT) and the flint tool.

Appendix A: Specifications

A.1 MHQH19 C-X[TSR] Specifications

Provides detailed physical, power, environmental, protocol, and regulatory specifications for the MHQH19C-X[ST]R card.

A.2 MHRH19 B-X[ST]R Specifications

Lists detailed specifications for the MHRH19B-X[ST]R adapter card.

A.3 MHQH19 B-X[ST]R Specifications

Details the physical, power, protocol, and regulatory specifications for the MHQH19B-X[ST]R card.

A.4 MHQH29 C-X[ST]R Specifications

Provides specifications for the MHQH29C-X[ST]R adapter card, including physical and environmental data.

A.5 MHRH29 B-X[ST]R Specifications

Lists the specifications for the MHRH29B-X[ST]R adapter card, covering physical and environmental details.

A.6 MHQH29 B-X[ST]R Specifications

Details the specifications for the MHQH29B-X[ST]R adapter card, including physical, power, and protocol support.

A.7 Board Mechanical Drawing and Dimensions

Provides mechanical drawings and dimensions for the MHQH29C dual port adapter card.

A.8 Regulatory Statements

Directs users to the Mellanox website for regulatory and compliance information for ConnectX®-3 cards.

Appendix B: Interface Connectors Pinout

B.1 I2 C-Compatible Connector Pinout

Details the pinout for the I2C-compatible connector on the adapter card.

B.2 PCI Express x8 Connector Pinout

Confirms the use of a standard PCI Express x8 edge connector and its pinout.

B.3 QSFP Connector Pinout

Provides pinout details for the QSFP connector, including views and signal name correspondence.

Appendix C: Replacing a Tall Bracket With a Short Bracket

C.1 Remove the Existing Bracket from the Adapter Card

Provides instructions and images for removing the tall bracket from the adapter card.

C.2 Installing the New Bracket

Guides on installing the new bracket, including gasket placement and alignment.

Mellanox Technologies MHQH29B-XSR Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerMellanox Technologies
ModelMHQH29B-XSR
Product TypeAdapter
Form FactorPlug-in Card
Interface TypePCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate40 Gbps
Connector TypeQSFP+
Supported ProtocolsInfiniband
Operating System SupportLinux, Windows

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