Nvidia ConnectX-6 Lx - Page 72

NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx Ethernet Adapter Cards for OCP Spec 3.0 User Manual 71
To install the driver:
1. Log into the ESXi server with root permissions.
2. Install the driver.
Example:
3. Reboot the machine.
4. Verify the driver was installed successfully.
Please uninstall all previous driver packages prior to installing the
new version.
#> esxcli software vib install –d <path>/<bundle_file>
#> esxcli software vib install -d /tmp/MLNX-NATIVE-ESX-ConnectX-4-5_4.16.8.8-10EM-
650.0.0.4240417.zipesxcli
esxcli software vib list | grep nmlx
nmlx5-core 4.16.8.8-1OEM.650.0.0.4240417 MEL PartnerSupported 2017-01-31
nmlx5-rdma 4.16.8.8-1OEM.650.0.0.4240417 MEL PartnerSupported 2017-01-31
Warning
After the installation process, all kernel modules are loaded
automatically upon boot.