User`s manual

ConnectX-2 VPI InfiniBand and Ethernet Adapter Card User’s Manual Rev 1.0

Mellanox Technologies

Note: When installing cables make sure that the latches engage.

Note: Always install and remove cables by pushing or pulling the cable and connector in a

straight line with the card.

To remove a cable, disengage the locks and slowly pull the connector away from the port recepta-

cle. Both LED indicators will turn off when the cable is unseated.

2.4.2.1 Inserting a Cable into the Adapter Card

1. Support the weight of the cable before connecting the cable to the adapter card. Do this by using

a cable holder or tying the cable to the rack.

2. Determine the correct orientation of the connector to the card before inserting the connector. Do

not try and insert the connector up side down. This may damage the adapter card.

3. Insert the connector into the adapter card. Be careful to insert the connector straight into the

cage. Do not apply any torque, up or down, to the connector cage in the adapter.

4. Make sure that the connector locks in place.

Figure 6: Connector Orientation

2.4.2.2 Removing a Cable from the Adapter Card

1. Pull on the latch release mechanism thereby unlatching the connector and pull the connector out

of the cage.

2. Do not apply torque to the connector when removing it from the adapter card.

Cables, especially long copper cables, can weigh a substantial amount. Make

sure that the weight of the cable is supported on its own and is not hanging

from the adapter card.

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Tie the

Cable to the

Rack