Dell Mellanox Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 19)

User Manual for Mellanox ConnectX®-3 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters for Dell PowerEdge Servers Rev 1.1
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3.3 Pre-installation Checklist
1. Verify that your system meets the hardware and software requirements stated above.
2. Shut down your system if active.
3. After shutting down the system, turn off power and unplug the cord.
4. Remove the card from its package. Please note that the card must be placed on an antistatic
surface.
5. Check the card for visible signs of damage. Do not attempt to install the card if damaged.
3.4 Installation Instructions
3.4.1 For Adapters
Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system for instructions on installing add-in
cards.
1. Before installing the card, make sure that the system is off and the power cord is not con-
nected to the server. Please follow proper electrical grounding procedures.
2. Open the system case.
3. The adapter can be placed in an available slot.
4. A lesser width adapter can be seated into a greater width slot (x4 in a x8), but a greater width
adapter cannot be seated into a lesser width slot (x8 in a x4). Align the adapter connector edge
with the PCI Express connector slot.
5. Applying even pressure at both corners of the adapter, insert the adapter into the slot until it is
firmly seated. When the adapter is properly seated, the adapter port connectors are aligned
with the slot opening, and the adapter faceplate is visible against the system chassis.
6. Secure the adapter with the adapter clip or screw per the instructions provided with the server
model.
7. Close the system case.
3.4.2 For Mezzanine Cards
Refer to the owner's manuals that were supplied with your Dell PowerEdge Blade Server for
instructions on installing blade mezzanine cards.
1. Before installing the card, take the blade server out of the chassis
2. Open the system case.
3. The card can be placed in an available slot.
Do not use excessive force when seating the adapter, as this may damage the system or
the adapter.
Ensure that the adapters are seated correctly such that the QSFP+ or SFP+ ports of the
adapter are unobstructed.