User`s manual

ConnectX IB InfiniBand Adapter Cards With PCI Express x8 User’s Manual

Rev 1.3

Mellanox Technologies

Appendix C: Replacing a Tall Bracket With a

Short Bracket on HCA Cards

This appendix provides instructions on how to remove the tall bracket of a standard Mellanox Technologies HCA

card and replace it with a short one. It includes the following sections:

• Removing a bracket

• Installing a new bracket

C.1 Replacing a Bracket

To replace the bracket you will need the following parts:

• the new bracket of the proper height

• the 2 screws saved from the removal of the bracket

• the 2 fiber washers saved from the removal of the bracket

C.1.1 Remove the Existing Bracket from the Adapter Card

Figure 10: Adapter Card

1 Remove the two screws holding the bracket in place.

2. Simultaneously push on both ends of the bracket until the bracket comes loose from the card.

Note: Be careful not to put stress on the LEDs.

3. Save the two screws and the two fiber washers.

two screws with black

fiber washers

Once the screws are

removed push here

with equal pressure

on each side.

LEDs