VPI Adapter Card Installation
Rev 1.6
Mellanox Technologies
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3.
After plugging in a cable, lock the connector using the latching mechanism particular to the
cable vendor. When a logical connection is made the YELLOW LED will come on. When
data is being transferred the yellow led will blink.
When installing cables make sure that the latches engage.
Always install and remove cables by pushing or pulling the cable and connector in a
straight line with the card.
4.
Care should be taken as not to impede the air exhaust flow through the ventilation holes.
Cable lengths should be used which allow for routing horizontally around to the side of the
chassis before bending upward or downward in the rack.
5.
To remove a cable, disengage the locks and slowly pull the connector away from the port
receptacle. Both LED indicators will turn off when the cable is unseated.
Cables, especially long copper cables, can weigh a substantial amount. Make sure that
the weight of the cable is supported on its own and is not hanging from the adapter
card.
3.4.3.1
Inserting a Cable into the Adapter Card
1.
Support the weight of the cable before connecting the cable to the adapter card. Do this by
using a cable holder or tying the cable to the rack.
2.
Determine the correct orientation of the connector to the card before inserting the connector.
Do not try and insert the connector up side down. This may damage the adapter card.
3.
Insert the connector into the adapter card. Be careful to insert the connector straight into the
cage. Do not apply any torque, up or down, to the connector cage in the adapter card.
4.
Make sure that the connector locks in place.
