Quick-start guide
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Guide de l’utilisateur - fr.startech.com
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Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
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Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
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Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
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Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
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Guida per l’uso - it.startech.com
Manual Revision: 10/06/2017
For the latest information, technical specifications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/PEX40GQSFDPI.
Package contents
• 1 x network card
• 1 x low-profile bracket
• 1 x quick-start guide
Requirements
• PCI Express® enabled computer with an available PCI Express slot
(x8 or x16)
• One 40G QSFP+ transceiver module
• Any of the following operating systems:
• Windows® 10
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 8
• Windows 7
• Windows Server® 2016
• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Windows Server 2012
• Linux® kernel 2.6.32 to 4.1.1.
x
(64-bit) LTS Versions
• Phillips type screwdriver (optional)
Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements,
.
PEX40GQSFDPI
Dual-Port QSFP+ Server Network Card - PCI Express - Intel Chip
*actual product may vary from photos
Install the low-profile bracket
The PEX40GQSFDPI can be mounted in both low-profile and
full-profile computer systems. The full-profile bracket comes
preinstalled in the QSFP+ network card, but you can install the
low-profile bracket instead.
1. Use a Phillips type screwdriver to remove the two bracket screws
from the PEX40GQSFDPI.
2. Remove the full-profile bracket from the QSFP+ network card.
3. Line up the low-profile bracket with the bracket holes on the back
of the QSFP+ network card.
4. Insert the two bracket screws that you removed in step 1 and
tighten them into place.
Install the network card in a computer
Warning!
Network cards can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Make sure that you’re properly grounded before you
open your computer case or touch your PCIe card. You should wear
an anti-static strap when you install any computer component.
If an anti-static strap isn’t available, discharge any built-up static
electricity by touching a large, grounded metal surface for several
seconds. Only handle the PCIe card by its edges and don’t touch the
gold connectors.
1. Turn off your computer and any devices or peripherals that are
connected to it (for example, printers, external storage, and
so on).
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of your computer.
3. Disconnect any peripheral devices that are connected to your
computer.
Product diagram
Mounting bracket
(full-profile pictured)
QSFP+ slot
QSFP+ slot
Link or activity
LEDs
Bracket screw
Bracket screw
PCIe x8
connector
