Nvidia ConnectX-6 Dx MCX623432AE-ADAB - Interfaces; Interface Components Overview

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Interfaces
The below figures show the component side of the NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Dx adapter card. Each
numbered interface referenced in the figure is described in the following table with a link to
detailed information.
NVIDIAConenctX-6 Dx for OCP 3.0 Adapter Card Interfaces - Component Side
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Item Description
1 ConnectX-6 Dx IC
NVIDIAConnectX-6 Dx IC on the board.
2 PCI Express
Interface
PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0 through an x16 edge connector.
3 Ethernet
Networking
Interface
Ethernet traffic is transmitted through the adapter's SFP28/SFP56/QSFP56
connectors. The networking connectors allow for the use of modules, optical and
passive cable interconnect solutions.
4 Networking Ports
LEDs Interface
There are two I/O LEDs, LED0 and LED1, per port to indicate speed and link
status.
The ConnectX-6 Dx adapter card includes special circuits to protect from ESD shocks to the
card/server when plugging copper cables.
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The below figures are for illustration purposes only and might not reflect the current
revision of the adapter card.
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