Figure 1: Alveo Card Features
Fan
(for Active configuration only)
PCIe
Connector
Micro-USB
Interface
Network
Interface
Note: On the Alveo U280 card, the micro-USB is located on the opposite end of the card between the PCB
board and the enclosure.
Passive and Active Cooling Cards
Alveo™ cards are available in both active and passive cooling configurations, as shown in the
following figures. The passive cooling card is designed to be installed into a data center server,
where controlled air flow provides direct cooling. The active cooling card is designed to be
installed into a PC environment where the air flow is uncontrolled; consequently, this
configuration includes a heat sink and fan enclosure cover to provide appropriate cooling.
For card specifications, dimensions, list of card features, and block diagram see Alveo U200 and
U250 Data Center Accelerator Cards Data Sheet (
) and Alveo U280 Data Center Accelerator
Cards Data Sheet (
).
Chapter 2: Accelerator Card Overview
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