Card Interfaces and Details - 2.3 English

Getting Started with Alveo Data Center Accelerator Cards User Guide (UG1301)

Document ID
UG1301
Release Date
2022-12-23
Version
2.3 English

Alveo™ U200/U250/U280 cards are available in both passive and active cooling configurations; see Passive and Active Cooling Cards. The interfaces of each are identical, except the fan included on active cooled cards. The card includes the following interfaces.

  • A PCI Express® x16 card connector.
  • A PCI Express auxiliary power connector. This 8-pin connector is shown in Figure 2 and is not compatible with an ATX12V/EPS12V power cable source.
  • Two QSFP28 interfaces. Currently these interfaces are not supported by the deployment platform.
  • A micro-USB connector for maintenance purposes.
  • A fan for the active cooled card configuration.
Warning: Hazardous moving parts. Keep away from fan blades.
Avertissement : Pièces mobiles peuvent etre dangereuses. Éloignez-vous des lames du ventilateur.
Warnung: Gefährliche bewegliche Teile. Halten sie sich von Lüfterflügeln fern.
Figure 1. Alveo Card Features
Note: On the Alveo U280 card, the micro-USB is located on the opposite end of the card between the PCB board and the enclosure.