ConnectX-8 XDR cable routing in MCIO configuration
Use this information to route the cables for the ConnectX-8 XDR adapters in MCIO configuration.
ConnectX-8 XDR cable routing in MCIO configuration

| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 ConnectX-8 XDR adapter installed in PCIe slot 2 | 1a PCIe riser 2 power connector Location: host board View the connector location at Host board connectors. |
1b 1c MCIO x8 connector for E3.S drive Location: Left-side MCIO breakout board View the connector location at GB200-NVL4 board connectors – MCIO breakout board configuration. | |
1d 1e MCIO x8 connector for E3.S drive Location: Right-side MCIO breakout board View the connector location at GB200-NVL4 board connectors – MCIO breakout board configuration. | |
| 2 ConnectX-8 XDR adapter installed in PCIe slot 5 | 2a PCIe riser 5 power connector Location: host board View the connector location at Host board connectors. |
2b 2c MCIO x8 connector for E3.S drive Location: Left-side MCIO breakout board View the connector location at GB200-NVL4 board connectors – MCIO breakout board configuration. | |
2d 2e MCIO x8 connector for E3.S drive Location: Right-side MCIO breakout board View the connector location at GB200-NVL4 board connectors – MCIO breakout board configuration. |