Xilinx Alveo U50

Alveo U50 Data Center
Accelerator Card
User Guide
UG1371 (v1.2) December 18, 2019

Xilinx Alveo U50 Specifications

General

Brand	Xilinx
Model	Alveo U50
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Card Features

Lists the key features of the Alveo U50 accelerator card.

Block Diagram

Design Flows

Outlines the recommended design methodologies for targeting the Alveo U50 card.

Chapter 2: Vivado Design Flow

Board Support Files for the Alveo U50 Card

Steps to update the board support repository for Vivado development.

Creating an RTL Project Based on the U50 Board File

Guide to creating a new RTL project using the U50 board file in Vivado.

Creating an MCS File and Programming the Alveo Card

Procedures for creating an MCS file and flashing the Alveo card.

Chapter 3: Card Installation and Configuration

Standard ESD Measures

Guidelines for preventing electrostatic discharge damage during handling.

Installing Alveo Data Center Accelerator Cards in Server Chassis

Guidance on physical installation of the card into a server.

FPGA Configuration

Chapter 4: Card Component Description

UltraScale+ FPGA

Maintenance Connector Interface

PCI Express Endpoint

Card Power System

Appendix A: Xilinx Design Constraints (XDC) File