Nvidia ConnectX-6 Dx - Installation Procedure Overview; System Requirements; Hardware Requirements; Airflow Requirements

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Installation Procedure Overview
The installation procedure of ConnectX-6 Dx adapter cards for OCP Spec 3.0 involves the following
steps:
Step Procedure Direct Link
1 Check the system's hardware and software
requirements.
Refer to System Requirements
2 Pay attention to the airflow consideration within the
host system
Refer to Airflow Requirements
3 Follow the safety precautions Refer to Safety Precautions
4 Follow the pre-installation checklist Refer to Pre-Installation Checklist
5 (Optional) Replace the assembled OCP 3.0 bracket
with the desired form factor bracket
Refer toOCP 3.0 Bracket Replacement
Instructions
6 Install ConnectX-6 Dx adapter card for OCP spec 3.0
in the system
Refer to Installation Instructions
7 Connect cables or modules to the card Refer to Cables and Modules
8 Identify the ConnectX-6 Dx adapter card in the
system
Refer to Identify the Card in Your System
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
A system with a PCI Express x16 slot for OCP spec 3.0 is required for installing the card.
Airflow Requirements
ConnectX-6 Dx adapter cards are offered with two airflow patterns: from the heatsink to the
network ports and vice versa, as shown below.
Please refer to the "Specifications" chapter for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
Unless otherwise specified, NVIDIA products are designed to work in an environmentally
controlled data center with low gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination levels.
The operating environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous
contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness level.
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For proper operation and performance, please make sure to use a PCIe slot with a
corresponding bus width that can supply sufficient power to your card. Refer to the
Specifications section of the manual for more power requirements.
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All cards in the system should be planned with the same airflow direction.
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