Nvidia Mellanox ConnectX-6 MCX654106A-ECAT - Pre-Installation Checklist; Bracket Replacement Instructions

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Pre-Installation Checklist
Unpack the ConnectX-6 Card; Unpack and remove the ConnectX-6 card. Check against the
package contents list that all the parts have been sent. Check the parts for visible damage that
may have occurred during shipping. Please note that the cards must be placed on an antistatic
surface. For package contents please refer toPackage Contents.
Shut down your system if active;Turn off the power to the system, and disconnect the power
cord. Refer to the system documentation for instructions. Before you install the ConnectX-6
card, make sure that the system is disconnected from power.
(Optional) Check the mounting bracket on the ConnectX-6 or PCIe Auxiliary Connection Card;If
required for your system, replace the full-height mounting bracket that is shipped mounted on
the card with the supplied low-profile bracket. Refer to Bracket Replacement Instructions .
Bracket Replacement Instructions
The ConnectX-6 card and PCIe Auxiliary Connection card are usually shipped with an assembled high-
profile bracket. If this form factor is suitable for your requirements, you can skip the remainder of this
section and move toInstallation Instructions. If you need to replace the high-profile bracket with the
short bracket that is included in the shipping box, please follow the instructions in this section.
To replace the bracket you will need the following parts:
The new brackets of the proper height
The 2 screws saved from the removal of the bracket
Removing the Existing Bracket
Using a torque driver, remove the two screws holding the bracket in place.
Separate the bracket from the ConnectX-6 card.
Save the two screws.
Installing the New Bracket
Place the bracket onto the card until the screw holes line up.
Screw on the bracket using the screws saved from the bracket removal procedure above.
Please note that if the card is removed hastily from the antistatic bag, the plastic
ziplock may harm the EMI fingers on the networking connector. Carefully remove the
card from the antistatic bag to avoid damaging the EMI fingers.
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Due to risk of damaging the EMI gasket, it is not recommended to replace the bracket more
than three times.
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Be careful not to put stress on the LEDs on the adapter card.
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Do not force the bracket onto the adapter card.
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