Dell Mellanox Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 18)

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3 Installing the Hardware
3.1 System Requirements
3.1.1 Hardware
Dell PowerEdge Server with an available PCI Express x8 slot for installing the card is required.
3.1.2 Operating Systems/Distributions
Please refer to Section 1.3, “Supported Operating Systems/Distributions,” on page 14 .
3.1.3 Software Stacks
Mellanox OpenFabric software package - MLNX_OFED for Linux.
3.1.4 Co-requisites
For full functionality including manageability support, minimum versions of Server BIOS, Inte-
grated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), and Dell Lifecycle Controller are required.
3.2 Safety Precautions
1. Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.
2. Make sure to use only insulated tools.
3. Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.
4. It is required to use an ESD strap or other antistatic devices.
For the list of supported Dell PowerEdge Servers please refer to the release notes for the
applicable software and firmware downloads on the Dell support site:
http://
www.dell.com/support .
For the list of the specific supported operating systems and distributions, please refer to
the release notes for the applicable software downloads on the Dell support site:
http://
www.dell.com/support .
For the list of co-requisites, please refer to the release notes for the applicable software
and firmware downloads on the Dell support site:
http://www.dell.com/support .
The adapter is 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.