Asus PEM-FDR Manual de usuario
56 Gb/s FDR InniBand card
PEM-FDR
User Guide
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E9426
First Edition
July 2014
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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................................... iii
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
How this guide is organized ............................................................................iv
Where to nd more information.......................................................................iv
Conventions used in this guide ....................................................................... v
Typography ..................................................................................................... v
PEM-FDR card specifications summary .................................................................. vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 System requirements.................................................................................1-2
1.4 Card layout .................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Replacing the card bracket .......................................................................1-4
Chapter 2: Firmware update
2.1 Updating the firmware ............................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3: Driver installation
3.1 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Infiniband driver installation................................ 3-2
3.1.1 Windows®operating system........................................................ 3-2
3.1.2 Red Hat®Enterprise Linux OS .................................................... 3-5
ASUS contact information.......................................................................................... 1
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the server
management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:Productintroduction
This chapter describes the PEM-FDR Ethernet card features and the new technologies
it supports.
• Chapter2:Firmwareupdate
This chapter provides information in updating the rmware of PEM-FDR card.
• Chapter3:Driverinstallation
This chapter provides instructions in installing the PEM-FDR card's drivers on different
operating systems.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format a:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.
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PEM-FDR card specifications summary
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
** Supports ASUS Z10, Z9, and P9 series motherboard/system.
PEM-FDR
Controller Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR
Interface PCI-E Gen3 x8
Port QSFP
Data transfer rate Up to 56 Gb/s FDR InniBand
Form factor 4.72 in. x 1.77 in. (lower than standard low prole)
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Product introduction
This chapter provides information about the PEM-FDR card
features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you and congratulations for buying an ASUS®PEM-FDR card!
Before installing the 56 Gb/s FDR InniBand card, check the items in your package with the
list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
1.3 System requirements
Check if your system meets the following requirements:
• ASUS motherboard/system* with a PCI Express x8 or x16 card slot
• Supported operating system:
Windows® and Linux operating systems (refer to the ASUS website for the latest
updates).
• Other requirements:
Appropriate thermal solution
Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
Support DVD 11 (per carton)
Full height bracket with screws 1 1
Low profile bracket with screws 1 1
Packaging Quantity 1 pc per carton 5 pcs per carton
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
The default small bracket for node is a proprietray bracket that supports ASUS Z10PH-D16
series, ES4000 G3 series, and RS720Q-E8 series models*. The complete and updated list
of supported models are subject to change without prior notice.
* Go to www.asus.com for the complete and updated list of supported motherboard/system
models.
Ensure to update your BIOS to the latest version before using PEM-FDR on ASUS Z9 or P9
series platform server motherboard or system.
ASUS PEM-FDR 1-3
1.4 Card layout
1. QSFP connector
2. PCI Express Gen3 x8 interface
3. MLED1
4. MLED2
LED indications
MLED2 MLED1 Description
Activity/Link LED Link
OFF OFF No device
Orange Green Device plugged in; Ready
Orange Blinking Green Device plugged in;
Data transmitting
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5 Replacing the card bracket
The ASUS PEM-FDR card is bundled with a full-heigth bracket, a low-prole bracket, and
an ASUS proprietary bracket. By default, the card is pre-installed with an ASUS proprietary
bracket.
The proprietray bracket is a small bracket for node that supports ASUS Z10PH-D16 series,
ES4000 G3 series, and RS720Q-E8 series models. The supported list of models are
subject to change without prior notice.
To replace the card bracket:
1. Get the PEM-FDR card and place it on a stable and at surface. Ensure that the
printed circuit board (PCB) is facing down.
2. Remove the two screws that secures the PEM-FDR card to the card bracket then
remove the card bracket.
3. Get the replacement card bracket.
4. Align and insert the PEM-FDR card into the mounting hole of the card bracket. Ensure
that the screw holes on the PEM-FDR card matches the screw holes of the card
bracket.
5. Replace the screws that you removed earlier in step 2.
screw
screw
replacement card bracket
default card bracket screw
screw
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