Hardware Installation
Installation and initialization of the BlueField BF1600 Controller Card require attention to the mechanical, power, and precautions for rack-mounted
equipment.
Safety Warnings
Please observe all safety warnings to avoid injury and prevent damage to system components. Note that not all warnings are relevant to all models.
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Installation Procedure Overview
The installation procedure of BlueField Controller Card involves the following steps:
Step Procedure Direct Link
1 Unpack the package and confirm that you have received all the required
components
Refer to “Package Contents”
2 Check the system’s hardware and software requirements. Refer to System Requirements
3 Pay attention to the air flow consideration within the JBOF system Refer to AirFlow Requirements
4 Follow the pre-installation check list Refer to Pre-Installation Checklist
5
Install the BF1600 Controller Card in the JBOF system Refer to “BF1600 Controller Card Installation Instructions - PCIe x16”
Install the BF1600 Controller and Auxiliary Connection cards in the JBOF system Refer to “BF1600 Controller and Auxiliary Connection Cards Installation
Instructions”
7 Configure the NVMe SSD devices in the JBOF system Refer to the devices’ documentation for any pre-installation configuration
requirements.