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Shut down your system if active:
Turn off the power to the system, and disconnect the power cord. Refer to the system
documentation for instructions. Before you install the ConnectX-5 card, make sure that the
system is disconnected from power.
Adapter Cards Installation Instructions
This section provides detailed instructions on how to install your adapter card in a system.
Before installing the card, make sure that the system is off and the power cord is not connected
to the server. Please follow proper electrical grounding procedures.
Open the system case.
Make sure the adapter clips or screws are open. Place the adapter card on the clips without
applying any pressure.
Please note that if the card is removed hastily from the antistatic bag, the plastic
ziplock may harm the EMI fingers on the networking connector. Carefully remove the
card from the antistatic bag to avoid damaging the EMI fingers.
Please note that the following figures are for illustration purposes only.
