NVIDIA ConnectX-7 Adapter Cards User Manual

About This Manual

This user manual describes the NVIDIA ConnectX-7 InfiniBand and Ethernet adapter cards. It provides detailed information on the board's interfaces, specifications, and the required software and firmware for operation.

Intended Audience

This manual is designed for installers and users of these adapter cards. A basic understanding of InfiniBand and Ethernet network specifications is assumed.

Ordering Part Numbers

The manual lists the ordering part numbers (OPNs) for various ConnectX-7 stand-up cards. For OCP 3.0 cards, please refer to the NVIDIA ConnectX-7 Cards for OCP 3.0 User Manual.

Key features include PCIe x16 configurations, support for InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, and various speeds like 400Gb/s and 200Gb/s.

System Requirements

Ensure the PCIe slot provides adequate power and airflow. The system requires PCIe Gen 5.0 or Gen 4.0/5.0 SERDES support. Compatible operating systems include Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows. The adapters are interoperable with major Ethernet and InfiniBand switches.

Features and Benefits

ConnectX-7 adapters offer low latency, high bandwidth, and efficient computing for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and hyperscale data center workloads. They comply with the InfiniBand Architecture Specification v1.5.

The cards support various PCIe x16 configurations and InfiniBand network protocols including NDR/NDR200, HDR/HDR100, EDR, and FDR, with corresponding data rates.

Technical Support and Documentation

For technical support, customers can visit the NVIDIA website or contact enterprisesupport@nvidia.com. Related documentation, including user manuals for MLNX_OFED, WinOF-2, and VMware ESXi drivers, is also available.