Hardware Installation
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Mellanox Technologies
3.4
Bracket Installation Instructions
The card is usually shipped with a tall bracket installed. If this form factor is suitable for your
requirements, you can skip the remainder of this section and move to
Card Installation Instructions,” on page 18
. If you need to replace it with the short bracket
that is included in the shipping box, please follow the instructions in this section.
To replace the bracket you will need the following parts:
• The new bracket of the proper height
• The 2 screws saved from the removal of the bracket
3.4.1 Removing the Existing Bracket
1. Remove the two screws holding the bracket in place. The bracket comes loose from the card.
3.4.2 Installing the New Bracket
1. Place the bracket onto the card until the screw holes line up.
2. Screw on the bracket using the screws and washers saved from the bracket removal procedure
above.
3. Make sure that the LEDs are aligned onto the bracket holes.
4. Use a torque driver to apply up to 2.9 lbf-in torque on the screws.
Due to risk of damaging the EMI gasket, it is not recommended to replace the bracket
more than three times.
Be careful not to put stress on the LED.
Do not force the bracket onto the card. You may have to gently push the LEDs using a
small screwdriver to align the LEDs with the holes in the bracket.
