Power considerations
The NT400D11-SCC SmartNIC operates at
a maximum of 120 W. Accordingly, the SmartNIC must either be installed in a PCIe generation
4 slot that supports this, or the auxiliary power connector must be used for additional
power supply (see Optional Auxiliary Power Connector Specifications).
See Electrical rating for details on power consumption.
PCI considerations
The PCI Express connector in which the SmartNIC is inserted must physically be a 16-lane
connector.
Cooling
The SmartNIC must be installed only in a server having adequate cooling air flow to
maintain the air temperature around the SmartNIC at or below 45 °C during operation. Avoid
installation in a slot adjacent to other high-temperature components. The I/O bracket must
not be blocked, preventing the fan from blowing air out of the cooling system.
Operating temperature
The power consumption and thereby the heat dissipation depend on
the SmartNIC activity. After a first installation in a new server, the ambient temperature
should be verified by measurement while processing at full rate on all channels.
Note: Failure to observe these requirements might cause intermittent
operation.
Transport considerations
When installing the SmartNIC in the server,
you must ensure that the SmartNIC is firmly secured in the PCI slot using the retention
mechanism, for instance screw or clamp, provided in the server. In addition, you must ensure
that the retention mechanism provides sufficient protection of the SmartNIC against
excessive vibration stress during transport. If the retention mechanism is not sufficient,
you must consider adding extra retention or other means of preventing vibration stress.
CAUTION:
If these precautions are not respected, there is a risk of the SmartNIC
being damaged due to vibration stress during transport of the server.