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3.2
Installation Procedure Overview
The installation procedure of ConnectX-6 adapter cards involve the following steps:
Step Procedure
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1
Check the system’s hardware and software requirements.
2
Pay attention to the airflow consideration within the host
system
3
Follow the safety precautions
4
Follow the pre-installation checklist
5
Install the ConnectX-6 adapter card in the system
ConnectX-6 Installation Instructions
6
Connect cables or modules to the card
7
Identify ConnectX-6 in the system
3.3
System Requirements
3.3.1
Hardware Requirements
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 operation environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous contamination
and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness level.
For proper operation and performance, please make sure to use a PCIe slot with a corresponding bus
width and that can supply sufficient power to your card. Refer to the
manual for more power requirements.
ConnectX-6 Configuration
Hardware Requirements
SNAPI (Single-slot) PCIe 2x8 in a row A system with a custom PCI Express x16 slot (four special pins) is required
for installing the card. Please refer to
PCIe Express Pinouts Description for
for pinout definitions.
Socket Direct 2x PCIe x16 (dual slot) A system with two PCIe x16 slots is required for installing the cards.
