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ConnectX-8 adapter cable routing

This section provides cable routing information for the ConnectX-8 InfiniBand adapter.

ConnectX-8 adapter cable routing in scenario 1

Scenario 1: The server is equipped with two processors and two ConnectX-8 adapters (cable 1 and cable 2) or one processor and one ConnectX-8 adapter (cable 1).


FromTo (processor board)Cable length
1 ConnectX-8 adapter on slot 51a PCIe 9A300 mm
1b PCIe 9B
2 ConnectX-8 adapter on slot 72a PCIe 15A300 mm
2b PCIe 15B

ConnectX-8 adapter cable routing in scenario 2

Scenario 2: The server is equipped with two processors and one ConnectX-8 adapter.


FromTo (processor board)Cable length
1 ConnectX-8 adapter on slot 51a PCIe 15A300 mm
1b PCIe 15B