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Solarflare Server Adapter
User Guide
Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Solarflare Network Adapter Products...Page 19
• Fitting a Full Height Bracket (optional)...Page 20
• Inserting the Adapter in a PCI Express (PCIe) Slot...Page 21
• Attaching a Cable (RJ-45)...Page 22
• Attaching a Cable (SFP+)...Page 23
• Supported SFP+ Cables...Page 25
• Supported SFP+ 10G SR Optical Transceivers...Page 26
• Supported SFP+ 10G LR Optical Transceivers on page 27
• Supported SFP 1000BASE-T Transceivers...Page 29
• Supported 1G Optical Transceivers...Page 30
• Supported Speed and Mode...Page 30
• Configure QSFP+ Adapter...Page 31
• Solarflare Mezzanine Adapters: SFN5812H and SFN5814H...Page 34
• Solarflare Mezzanine Adapter SFN6832F-C61...Page 35
• Solarflare Mezzanine Adapter SFN6832F-C62...Page 37
• Solarflare Precision Time Synchronization Adapters...Page 38
• Solarflare SFA6902F ApplicationOnload™ Engine...Page 38
CAUTION:
Servers contain high voltage electrical components. Before removing the server cover,
disconnect the mains power supply to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Static electricity can damage computer components. Before handling computer components,
discharge static electricity from yourself by touching a metal surface, or wear a correctly fitted anti-
static wrist band.