VPI Adapter Card Installation
Rev 1.0
Mellanox Technologies
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The adapter cards are shipped without optical modules. Approved modules must be purchased
from Mellanox. The OPNs for the approved Mellanox modules are MFM1T02A-SR and
MFM1T02A-LR. The figure below shows the Mellanox approved SFP+ module.
Note: SR and LR modules not recommended by Mellanox may not work with the adapter.
Figure 3: SFP+ Transceiver Module
2.4.1 Inserting the Optical Transceiver Module
To insert the module into the cage:
1. Open the module’s locking mechanism – see Figure 4 and Figure 5.
2. Make sure that the male connectors on the module will align with the female connectors inside
of the cage. Also check that there is no dirt or foreign matter in the module or in the cage.
Figure 4: Module With Locking Mechanism Closed
Figure 5: Module With Locking Mechanism Open
3. Insert the module into the adapter card module cage.
4. Close the locking Mechanism.
To remove the module from the cage:
1. Unlock the locking mechanism by opening the handle.
2. Pull the module out of the cage.
2.4.2 Cable Installation
All cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on. To insert a cable, press the con-
nector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly seated. The GREEN LED indicator will
light when the physical connection is established (that is, when the unit is powered on and a cable
is plugged into the port with the other end of the connector plugged into a functioning port). After
plugging in a cable, lock the connector using the latching mechanism particular to the cable ven-
dor. When a logical connection is made the YELLOW LED will come on. When data is being
transferred the YELLOW LED will blink.
