Table of Contents
About This Manual ............................................................................. 6
Intended Audience............................................................................. 7
Ordering Part Numbers........................................................................ 8
ConnectX-7 PCIe x16 Stand-up Adapter Cards...................................................8
ConnectX-7 for Telecommunication Applications ...........................................9
ConnectX-7 Socket Direct Ready Cards for Dual-Slot Servers ............................... 10
Technical Support.............................................................................11
Related Documentation ......................................................................12
Document Conventions.......................................................................13
Revision History ...............................................................................14
Introduction....................................................................................15
Product Overview .................................................................................. 15
PCIe x16 Stand-up Adapter Cards............................................................ 15
Socket Direct Ready Cards.................................................................... 15
System Requirements ............................................................................. 16
Package Contents .................................................................................. 16
Features and Benefits ............................................................................. 17
Supported Interfaces .........................................................................21
ConnectX-7 Layout and Interface Information ................................................ 21
Interfaces Detailed Description.................................................................. 22
ConnectX-7 IC .................................................................................. 22
PCI Express Interface.......................................................................... 22
Networking Interfaces......................................................................... 22
Networking Ports LEDs Specifications....................................................... 22
Cabline CA-II Plus Connectors................................................................ 23
SMBus Interface ................................................................................ 24
Voltage Regulators ............................................................................. 24
Hardware Installation ........................................................................25
Safety Warnings .................................................................................... 25
Installation Procedure Overview................................................................. 26
System Requirements ............................................................................. 26
Hardware Requirements ...................................................................... 26