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About This Manual
This User Manual describes NVIDIA® BlueField® BF1600 Controller Card. It provides details as to the interfaces of the board, specifications, required
software and firmware for operating the card, hardware installation, driver installation and bring-up instructions.
Overview of Document Content
Section Section Description
Introduction
Provides a general overview of the BlueField BF1600 Controller Cards and discusses its benefits and features.
Supported Interfaces Provides descriptions of all supported interfaces.
Pin Description Provides interfaces’ Pinouts description.
Configuration Scenarios Provides examples of different configuration scenarios for NVMe SSD connectivity.
Cables and Cabling Configurations Describes the required cables and cabling configurations.
Thermal Sensors Describes the available thermal sensors on the BlueField SoC
Hardware Installation Describes the procedures for installing and uninstalling the Controller Card.
Bring-Up and Driver Installation Describes driver installation and bring-up instructions
Troubleshooting Describes potential system problems - you can use this troubleshooting information to identify and resolve
the problem.
Specifications Lists the physical, electrical, operational and regulatory specifications of the BlueField
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the installer and user of these cards.The manual assumes basic familiarity with Ethernet network and architecture
specifications.
Technical Support
Customers who purchased NVIDIAproducts directly from NVIDIA are invited to contact usthrough the following methods:
URL:https://www.nvidia.com
> Support