Nvidia Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx - Hardware Installation; Safety Warnings; Installation Procedure Overview

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Hardware Installation
Installation and initialization of ConnectX-6 Dx adapter cards for OCP Spec 3.0 require attention to the
mechanical attributes, power specification, and precautions for electronic equipment.
Safety Warnings
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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:
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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 Cards with Internal Lock Bracket
Installation
Refer to Cards with Internal Lock Bracket
Installation
7 Connect cables or modules to the card Refer to Cables and Modules
8 Identify ConnectX-6 Dx adapter card in the system Refer to Identify the Card in Your System
Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other
languages, refer to the Adapter Installation Safety Instructions document available on
mellanox.com.
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