Hardware Installation
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Hardware Installation
3.1
System Requirements
3.1.1 Hardware
A system with adjacent dual PCIe x8 slots is required for installing the card. For dual socket
servers, this card brings additional benefits of lower latency and lower CPU utilization when one
slot is connected to one socket and the other slot is connected to the other socket. The below list
specifies the servers tested with the adapter. For specific server compatibility, please contact
Mellanox Support.
• Dell PowerEdge_R720
• SuperMicro SYS-1027R-72RFTP.
3.1.2 Operating Systems/Distributions
Please refer to
Section 1.4, “Operating Systems/Distributions”, on page 14
.
3.1.3 Software Stacks
Mellanox OpenFabric software package MLNX_OFED for Linux, WinOF-2 for Windows. See
Chapter 4, “Driver Installation”
.
3.2
Safety Precautions
1. Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
2. Make sure to use only insulated tools.
3. Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
4. It is strongly recommended to use an ESD strap or other antistatic devices.
3.3
Pre-Installation Checklist
1. Verify that your system meets the hardware and software requirements stated above.
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.
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal.
Before opening the case of the system, observe the following precautions to avoid injury and
prevent damage to system components.
