Optional Auxiliary Power Connector Specifications

NT200A02-SCC Installation

Platform
Napatech SmartNIC
Content Type
Hardware Installation Guide

Optional auxiliary power connector

The optional auxiliary power connector must be used for providing additional power to the SmartNIC, if the motherboard cannot provide the required power. For electrical ratings, see Electrical rating.

Table. Auxiliary power connector
Characteristic Description
Connector type 4-pin Molex power connector
Location

NT200A02-SCC older version


Page-1 Sheet.2 Optional auxiliary power connector Optional auxiliary power connector Dynamic connector Sheet.4

NT200A02-SCC newer version


Page-1 Sheet.1 Sheet.3 Internal MCX time synchronization connector 2 Optional auxiliary power connector Sheet.4

4-pin Molex power connector

The optional auxiliary power connector is a 4-pin Molex connector (Micro-Fit 43045-04).
Figure. 4-pin Molex connector pinout illustration 4-pin Molex connector (Micro-Fit 43045-04)
Note: The pinout shown in the figure is as viewed from the connector header on the board.
Table. 4-pin Molex connector pinout description
Pin Signal
1 +12 V
2 +12 V
3 Ground
4 Sense
Note: Used by the SmartNIC to detect if the auxiliary power connector is plugged. The sense pin in the connector must be connected to ground either directly in the power cabling or in the power supply.