Basic Operation
Rev 1.0
Mellanox Technologies
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2.5
QSFP Cable Power Budget Classification
All SwitchX
®
-2 QSFP gateways are designed for active optical cables with a max power per
module of 2 W. Typical power per port is 1.5 W
2.6
Interfaces
Management and Firmware Updating Interfaces
The following interfaces connect to the gateway:
• 2 – 100 M/1 Gb Ethernet connectors labeled “MGT”
• 1 – USB port that is labeled
This interface can be used to update software or firmware.
• 1 – connector that is labeled “CONSOLE”
Use this connector to connect to the host PC.
• 1 – reset button
• 1 – I2C banana connector on the power supply side is for FAE use only.
Table 13 - Air Flow Direction
Direction
Label
OPN
Designation
Description
R
Connector side inlet to power side
outlet
F
Power side inlet to connector side
outlet