Table of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................. 10
1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................... 10
1.1.1 PCIe x16 Stand-up Adapter Cards..................................................... 10
1.1.2 Socket Direct Ready Cards............................................................. 10
1.2 System Requirements ...................................................................... 11
1.3 Package Contents ........................................................................... 11
1.4 Features and Benefits ...................................................................... 12
2 Supported Interfaces .................................................................. 16
2.1 ConnectX-7 Layout and Interface Information .........................................16
2.2 Interfaces Detailed Description........................................................... 18
2.2.1 ConnectX-7 IC ........................................................................... 18
2.2.2 PCI Express Interface................................................................... 18
2.2.3 Networking Interfaces.................................................................. 18
2.2.4 Networking Ports LEDs Specifications................................................ 18
2.2.5 Cabline CA-II Plus Connectors......................................................... 20
2.2.6 PPS IN/OUT Interface .................................................................. 20
2.2.7 Clock IN/OUT Interface ................................................................ 21
2.2.8 SMBus Interface ......................................................................... 21
2.2.9 Voltage Regulators ...................................................................... 22
3 Hardware Installation ................................................................. 23
3.1 Safety Warnings ............................................................................. 23
3.2 Installation Procedure Overview.......................................................... 24
3.3 System Requirements ...................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Hardware Requirements ............................................................... 24
3.3.2 Airflow Requirements .................................................................. 25
3.3.3 Software Requirements ................................................................ 25
3.4 Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 25
3.5 Pre-Installation Checklist .................................................................. 25
3.6 Bracket Replacement Instructions ....................................................... 26
3.7 Installation Instructions.................................................................... 27
3.7.1 Cables and Modules..................................................................... 27
3.8 Identifying the Card in Your System...................................................... 28
