ConnectX®-2 VPI Single and Dual Port QSFP InfiniBand and Ethernet Adapter Card User Manual
Rev 1.6
Mellanox Technologies
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The list of Mellanox Technologies PCI Device IDs can be found in the PCI ID reposi-
tory at http://pci-ids.ucw.cz/read/PC/15b3.
3.3.1.1
Linux
Get the device location on the PCI bus by running lspci and locating lines with the string “Mella-
nox Technologies”:
> lspci |grep -i Mellanox
08:00.0 InfiniBand: Mellanox Technologies MT26428 [ConnectX VPI
PCIe 2.0 5GT/s - IB QDR / 10GigE] (rev b0)
3.4
Cables and Modules
Mellanox QSFP ports can connect to InfiniBand passive copper cables, active copper cables and
optical cables using direct attach cables and through QSFP modules. These ports can connect to
hybrid QSFP to SFP+ cables.
See
www.mellanox.com
=> Products => Cables for certified and approved cable recommenda-
tions.
3.4.1 Optical Modules for QSFP
These cards support optical modules for active fiber optical cables. The part ordering number for
this module is MFM4R12C-QDR.
3.4.2 Modules for QSFP to SFP+
These cards support modules for SFP+ cables. The Mellanox Quad to Single Small Form Factor
Pluggable adapter (QSFP to SFP+ adapter or Mellanox QSA) is built in QSFP form factor with a
receptacle for an SFP+ cable connector. The part ordering number for this module is
MAM1Q00A-QSA.
3.4.3 Cable Installation
1.
All cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on. To insert a cable, press the
connector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly seated.
2.
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).
