VPI Adapter Card Installation
Rev 1.0
Mellanox Technologies
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VPI Adapter Card Installation
2.1
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before installing the adapter card, please make sure that the system meets the hardware and soft-
ware requirements listed in Table 5, “Hardware and Software Requirements”. Refer to Chapter
3,“Driver Software and Firmware” on page 17 for download and installation instructions.
2.2
Installation Instructions
Read all installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the power source.
2.2.1 Installation Instructions as per Host Machine
The adapter cards listed in Table 3 on page 8 are standard PCI Express cards, each with a standard
x8 edge connector. Please consult the host machine documentation for instructions on how to
install a PCI Express card.
2.3
Safety Warnings
1. Installation Instructions
2. Over-temperature
Table 5 - Hardware and Software Requirements
Requirement
Description
Hardware
PCI Express x8 or x16 slots
Software
Operating
Systems/Distributions
• For Windows
• IB see
http://www.mellanox.com
=> Downloads => InfiniBand
SW/ Windows Drivers
• Ethernet see
http://www.mellanox.com
=> Downloads => Ethernet
SW/ Windows Drivers
• For Linux, both the InfiniBand and Ethernet drivers are in the Mellanox OpenFab-
rics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) software package available via the Mellanox
OpenFabrics Web site
http://www.mellanox.com
=> Downloads => InfiniBand/VPI SW/ Linux Drivers
Read all installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the power
source.
This equipment should not be operated in an area with an ambient temperature
exceeding the maximum recommended: 55°C (131°F).
To guarantee proper air flow, allow at least 8cm (3 inches) of clearance around
the ventilation openings.
