Nvidia ConnectX-7 User Manual

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Installing the Cards
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Connect the adapter card with the Auxiliary connection card using the supplied Cabline CA-II
Plus harnesses.
Step 1:Slide the black and white Cabline CA-II Plus harnesses through the retention clip while
ensuring the clip opening is facing the plugs.
Step 2:Plug the Cabline CA-II Plus harnesses into the ConnectX-7 adapter card while paying
attention to the color coding. As indicated on both sides of the card, plug the black harness
into the component side and the white harness into the print side.
Step 2:Verify the plugs are locked.
The installation instructions include steps that involve a retention clip to be used while
connecting the Cabline harnesses to the cards. Please note that this is an optional
accessory.
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Please make sure to install the ConnectX-7 cards in a PCIe slot capable of supplying the
required power and airflow as stated in the Specifications.
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Nvidia ConnectX-7 Specifications

General

Supported Protocols	Ethernet, InfiniBand
RoHS Compliance	Yes
Ports	1 or 2 ports
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 400 Gb/s
Ethernet Speeds	10/25/40/50/100/200/400
InfiniBand Speeds	400Gb/s
Latency	Sub-600 nanoseconds
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
Product Type	Network Interface Card (NIC)
Power Consumption	Varies by model and configuration