5
Follow the pre-installation checklist
Refer to
6
(Optional) Replace the full-height mounting bracket with the supplied short bracket
Refer to
Bracket Replacement Instructions
7
Install the BF1500 Controller Card
Refer to
8
Connect cables or modules to the card
Refer to
Cables and Modules Installation
9
Identify the BF1500 Controller Card in the system
Refer to
Identify the BF1500 Controller Card in Your System
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
A system with a PCI Express high power slot that supports 75W is required for installing the card.
Airflow Requirements
BlueField BF1500 Controller Card is offered with one airflow pattern: from the heatsink to the network ports, as described in the below figure.
section for airflow numbers for each specific card model.
Software Requirements
section under the Introduction section.
Operating Systems/Distributions
Software Stacks - The BF1500 Controller Card is shipped with Linux based Operating System burned on it which includes all needed drivers. For
more information, please refer to the BlueField Software User Manual.
Safety Precautions
The BF1500 Controller Card 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.
Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
Make sure to use only insulated tools.
Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
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 user must install the BlueField Controller Card into a high power PCI Express x8 slot as the card consumes up to 55W.
It is prohibited to use port-to-heatsink airflow as it may cause damage to the BlueField BF1500 Controller Card.
