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General| Processor | ARM Cortex-A72 |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Network Interfaces | 2 x 100GbE |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Product Type | DPU (Data Processing Unit) |
| Interface Type | Ethernet |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 |
| Maximum power consumption | 75W |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Storage Acceleration | Yes |
| Virtualization Support | Yes |
| Security Features | Secure Boot |
Details hardware, OS, and connectivity needs for DPU operation.
Lists all items included in the DPU package.
General description of the BlueField-2 BF2500 DPU Controller.
Explains DPU's suitability for JBOF/JBOD systems.
Technical specifications for different DPU models.
Details PCIe, 200Gb/s Ethernet, InfiniBand speeds.
Covers Overlay Networks, RDMA, ROCE, PeerDirect.
Highlights Storage Acceleration, NVMe-oF, SR-IOV, Crypto.
Lists and describes all supported interfaces.
Visual guide to connectors and their layout.
In-depth explanation of each interface.
Covers GbE OOB and NC-SI management.
Details power supply and memory interfaces.
Pin definitions for the PCIe x16 edge connector.
Pin definitions for Side B of the connector.
Details external power supply connections.
Guidance on necessary cables and connections.
Information on thermal monitoring and thresholds.
Critical safety information for installation.
Outlines the installation steps.
Details system and software needs.
Checklist before starting the installation process.
Detailed steps for installing the DPU.
Details networking cable insertion/removal.
Describes available BlueField software features.
Guide for installing the Yocto OS.
Covers PXE and non-PXE installation.
Steps to configure PXE server for OS deployment.
Instructions for installing MLNX_OFED drivers.
Common issues and solutions for the DPU.
Details specs for MBF2H516B and MBF2H515B models.
Physical dimensions and finding identifiers.
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