Nvidia BlueField-2 InfiniBand User Manual

NVIDIA BlueField-2 InfiniBand/Ethernet DPU User Guide 48
Please refer to the Specifications section for airflow numbers per card model.
Software Requirements
See Operating Systems/Distributions section under the Introduction section.
Software Stacks - The DPU is shipped with Linux based Operating System burned on
it which includes all needed drivers. For more information, please refer to the
Software User Manual.
Safety Precautions
The DPU being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before
opening the case of the system, observe the following precautions to avoid injury and
prevent damage to system components.
Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
Make sure to use only insulated tools.
Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
It is strongly recommended to use an ESD strap or other antistatic devices.
Unpacking
Check against the package contents list that all the parts have been sent. Check the parts
for visible damage that may have occurred during shipping. Please note that the cards
Important
It is prohibited to use port-to-heatsink airflow as it may cause
damage to the DPU.

Nvidia BlueField-2 InfiniBand Specifications

General

Processor	Arm Cortex-A72
Connectivity	InfiniBand, Ethernet
Security	Hardware Root of Trust, Secure Boot
Crypto Acceleration	Yes
Architecture	Arm
PCIe Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16
Security Acceleration	Yes
Network Acceleration	Yes
Network Interface	InfiniBand
Memory	16GB DDR4
Form Factor	PCIe
Product Type	DPU (Data Processing Unit)
Ethernet Speed	200Gbps
Storage	NVMe over Fabric support
Networking Features	RDMA, RoCE, SR-IOV
Cores	8x Arm A72 cores