Users Guide

2–Hardware Installation
Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Table 2-2. Minimum Host Operating System Requirements
Operating
System
Requirement
Windows Server 2012 R2, 2019
Linux
RHEL
®
7.6, 7.7, 8.0, 8.1
SLES
®
12 SP4, SLES 15, SLES 15 SP1
CentOS 7.6
VMware
vSphere
®
ESXi 6.5 U3 and vSphere ESXi 6.7 U3
XenServer Citrix Hypervisor 8.0
7.0, 7.1
NOTE
Table 2-2 denotes minimum host OS requirements. For a complete list of
supported operating systems, visit the Marvell Web site.
! WARNING
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that
can be lethal. Before you open the case of your system, observe the
following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the
system components.
 Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
 Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
 Verify that the system is powered OFF and is unplugged before you
touch internal components.
 Install or remove adapters in a static-free environment. The use of a
properly grounded wrist strap or other personal antistatic devices and an
antistatic mat is strongly recommended.