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Install the BF1600 Controller Card in the JBOF system
Refer to
“BF1600 Controller Card Installation Instructions - PCIe x16”
Install the BF1600 Controller and Auxiliary Connection cards in the
JBOF system
Refer to
“BF1600 Controller and Auxiliary Connection Cards Installation
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Configure the NVMe SSD devices in the JBOF system
Refer to the devices’ documentation for any pre-installation
configuration requirements.
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Connect the ATX power supply to the BF1600 Controller Card
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Power on the system
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Perform initial system bring-up
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Airflow Requirements
BlueField 1600 Controller Card is offered with one airflow pattern: from the BlueField SoC to the QSFP28 ports.
section for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
Software Requirements
section under the Introduction section.
Operating Systems/Distributions
Software Stacks - The BF1600 Controller Card is shipped with Linux based Operating System burned on it which includes all needed drivers. For
more information, please refer to the BlueField Software User Manual.
Pre-Installation Checklist
1. Unpack the BF1600 Controller Card
Unpack and remove the BF1600 Controller 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
1. Turn off the power to the JBOF system.
Turn off the power to the JBOF system, and disconnect the power cord and remove the cover. Refer to the JBOF system documentation for instructions.
Before you install the BF1600 Controller card, make sure that the system is disconnected from power and any networks.
Unless otherwise specified, Mellanox products are designed to work in an environmentally controlled data center with low levels of gaseous and
dust (particulate) contamination.
The operating environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness
level.
All systems in the same rack should be planned with the same airflow direction. All components need to have the same airflow direction.
Please note that if the card is removed hastily from the antistatic bag, the plastic ziplock may harm the EMI fingers on the QSFP connector.
Carefully remove the card from the antistatic bag to avoid damaging the EMI fingers.