Xilinx Varium C1100 User manual

Varium C1100 Compute
Adaptor
Installaon Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.............................................................................................. 3
Adaptor Features.........................................................................................................................3
Minimum System Requirements...............................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Adaptor Interfaces and Details...................................................... 5
Chapter 3: Adaptor Installation Procedures................................................... 6
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................... 6
Before You Begin.........................................................................................................................8
Installing the Adaptor.................................................................................................................8
Chapter 4: Installing the Deployment Software......................................... 11
XRT and Deployment Platform Installation Procedures on RedHat and CentOS............. 11
XRT and Deployment Package Installation Procedures on Ubuntu................................... 14
Chapter 5: Card Bring-Up and Validation........................................................17
Environment Setup................................................................................................................... 17
Running lspci............................................................................................................................. 17
Confirm Firmware Installation ................................................................................................18
Card Validation.......................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 22
Known Issues.............................................................................................................................22
Appendix A: Reverting the Card to Factory Image....................................23
Appendix B: Additional Resources and Legal Notices............................. 24
Xilinx Resources.........................................................................................................................24
Documentation Navigator and Design Hubs.........................................................................24
References..................................................................................................................................24
Revision History.........................................................................................................................25
Please Read: Important Legal Notices................................................................................... 25
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Note: Parts of this document contain informaon in languages other than English. This is required for
regulatory compliance.
This document provides hardware and soware installaon procedures for the Varium™ C1100
compute adaptor using XRT 2021.1 and later. For installaon procedures using previous XRT
versions, see v1.0 of the Varium C1100 Compute Adaptor Installaon Guide (UG1525).
Dierent system conguraons are available for running, developing, and debugging applicaons
on your Varium C1100 compute adaptor:
•Running Applicaons: To congure a system to run accelerated applicaons, install a Varium
C1100 compute adaptor into a system as described in Chapter 3: Adaptor Installaon
Procedures along with the required deployment soware to support running applicaons.
•Running, Developing, and Debugging Applicaons: By installing the Varium C1100 compute
adaptor with both the deployment and development soware on a single machine, you can
congure a system for developing and running compute applicaons. With the adaptor
installed, developers can debug applicaons in both emulaon modes and on the hardware.
Adaptor Features
The full-height, half-length Varium C1100 compute adaptor is Gen3 x16 PCI Express® (PCIe)
compliant. It features the Xilinx® UltraScale+™ architecture and targets compute applicaons.
The Varium C1100 compute adaptor features are as follows.
Table 1: Varium C1100 Compute Adaptor Features
Adaptor Component Varium C1100
FPGA UltraScale+ XCU55N FPGA
HBM 8 GB - two 4 gigabyte (GB) HBM memory stacks
Network Interface 2 x QSFP28 supporting 100 GbE, 40 GbE, or 4 x 10/25 GbE
Status LEDs
PCIe 16-lane PCI Express
PCIe integrated endpoint block connectivity
Gen1, 2, or 3 up to x16, Gen4 x8
Dual Gen4 x8
I2C Bus ✓
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Table 1: Varium C1100 Compute Adaptor Features (cont'd)
Adaptor Component Varium C1100
Power Management Power management with system management bus (SMBus)
voltage, current, and temperature monitoring
External Power Sources 75W PCIe slot functional with PCIe slot power only.
Provisioned with auxiliary power connector. However, the
adaptor is thermally designed to support 150W.
Configuration Options 1 Gb Quad-SPI flash memory:
UltraScale+ device configurable over USB/JTAG and Quad-
SPI configuration flash memory
UART UART access through the micro-USB connector
Minimum System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for running the Varium C1100 compute adaptor are listed in
the following table.
Table 2: Minimum System Requirements
Component Requirement
Motherboard PCI Express® 3.0-compliant with one full-height x16 slot.
System power supply 150W via PCI Express slot connection and 8-pin PCI Express auxiliary power.
Operating system For the latest OS support, see XRT Release Notes (UG1451).
System memory For deployment installations, a minimum of 16 GB plus application memory
requirements is required.
For development installations, a minimum of 64 GB of system memory is
required, but 80 GB is recommended.
Internet connection Required for downloading drivers and utilities.
Hard disk space Satisfy the minimum system requirements for your operating system.
Licensing None required for application deployment.
For details on the acceptable environmental condions, see the Varium C1100 Compute Adaptor
Data Sheet (DS1003).
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Chapter 2
Adaptor Interfaces and Details
The Varium™ C1100 compute adaptor is available in a passive cooling conguraon and is
designed for installaon into a data center server where controlled air ow provides direct
cooling to the adaptor. The adaptor includes the following interfaces.
• A PCI Express® card connector
• A PCI Express auxiliary power connector
• The producon qualied (PQ) adaptor and engineering sample (ES) adaptor both have two
QSFP28 interfaces
• A micro-USB connector for JTAG programming
Figure 1: Varium C1100 Compute Adaptor with Full-Height Bracket
QSFP28 Inerfaces
Micro-USB Connector
PCIe Connector
AUX Power
Connector
Note: Varium C1100 compute adaptor is designed to be installed into a data center server, where
controlled air ow provides direct cooling. If the cooling enclosure is removed from the adaptor and the
adaptor is powered-up, external fan cooling airow MUST be applied to prevent over-temperature shut-
down and possible damage to the adaptor electronics. Removing the cooling enclosure voids the board
warranty.
For adaptor specicaons, dimensions, list of adaptor features, and block diagram, see the Varium
C1100 Compute Adaptor Data Sheet (DS1003).
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Chapter 3
Adaptor Installation Procedures
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury, always follow basic safety precauons.
CAUTION! You must always use an ESD strap or other anstac device when handling hardware.
ATTENTION! Il est fortement recommandé d'uliser un bracelet ESD ou autres disposifs anstaques.
VORSICHT! Beim Umgang mit Hardware müssen sie immer ein Erdungs Armband oder ein anderes
anstasches Gerät verwenden.
Safety Instructions
Safety Information
To ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment:
• Keep your work area and the computer/server clean and clear of debris.
• Before opening the computer/system cover, unplug the power cord.
Dispositif de Sécurité
Pour assurer votre sécurité personnelle et la sécurité de votre équipement:
• Maintenez votre zone de travail et l'ordinateur/serveur propre et dégagé de débris.
• Avant d'ouvrir le capot de l'ordinateur/système, débranchez le cordon d'alimentaon.
Sicherheitsinformation
Um ihre persönliche Sicherheit und die Sicherheit ihrer Ausrüstung zu gewährleisten:
• Halten sie ihren Arbeitsbereich und den Computer / Server sauber und frei von Ablagerungen.
• Ziehen sie vor dem Önen der Computer / Systemabdeckung das Netzkabel ab.
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Electrostatic Discharge Caution
Electrostac discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components when they are improperly
handled, and can result in total or intermient failures. Always follow ESD-prevenon procedures
when removing and replacing components.
To prevent ESD damage:
• Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes skin contact. Connect the equipment
end of the strap to an unpainted metal surface on the chassis.
• Avoid touching the adaptor against your clothing. The wrist strap protects components from
ESD on the body only.
• Handle the adaptor by its bracket or edges only. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or
the connectors.
• Put the adaptor down only on an anstac surface such as the bag supplied in your kit.
• If you are returning the adaptor to Xilinx Product Support, place it back in its anstac bag
immediately.
Attention aux Décharge Électrostatique (ESD)
L'ESD peut endommager les composants électroniques lorsqu'ils sont mal manipulés, et peut
entraîner des défaillances totales ou intermientes. Suivez toujours les procédures de prévenon
contre les ESD lors du retrait et remplacement des composants.
Pour prévenir les dommages dus aux ESD:
•Ulisez une sangle de poignet ou de cheville an-ESD et assurez-vous qu'elle est en contact
avec la peau. Branchez l'extrémité du cable de la sangle à une surface métallique non peinte
du châssis et a la masse.
• Évitez de mere en contact le adapateurs de circuit imprimé ou les connecteurs avec vos
vêtements. La sangle de poignet protège la carte ou connecteurs contre les ESD du corps
seulement.
• Manipulez le adapateurs uniquement par son support ou par ses bords. Évitez de toucher la
carte de circuit imprimé ou les connecteurs.
• Ne posez le adapateurs de circuit imprimé ou les connecteurs que sur une surface anstaque
telle que le sac an-staque fourni avec la carte.
• Si vous retournez le adapateurs a Xilinx, remeez-la dans son sac anstaque immédiatement.
Vorsicht Elektrostatische Entladung
Elektrostasche Entladung (ESD) kann elektronische Bauteile beschädigen, wenn sie
unsachgemäß behandelt werden, und es kann zu totalen oder zeitweiligen Ausfällen kommen.
Befolgen sie beim Enernen und Austauschen von Komponenten stets die ESD-
Schutzmaßnahmen.
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So verhindern sie ESD-Schäden:
• Verwenden sie einen ESD-Handgelenk-oder Knöchelriemen und stellen sie sicher, dass er
Hautkontakt hat. Verbinden sie das Ende des Riemens mit einer unlackierten Metalloberäche
am Gehäuse.
• Berühren sie der adapter nicht mit ihrer Kleidung. Der Riemen schützt Komponenten nur vor
ESD am Körper.
• Fassen sie der adapter nur an der Halterung oder an den Kanten an. Berühren sie nicht die
Leiterplae oder die Anschlüsse.
• Legen sie der adapter nur auf einer anstaschen Oberäche ab, z.B. dem anstaschen
Beutel der mit dem Kit mitgeliefert wurde.
• Wenn sie der adapter an den Xilinx Product Support zurücksenden, legen Sie sie bie sofort
wieder in den anstaschen Beutel.
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT! Varium C1100 adaptors are delicate and sensive electronic devices; equipment is to be
installed by a qualied technician only. This equipment is intended for installaon in a restricted access
locaon.
IMPORTANT! Les adaptateurs Varium sont des appareils électronique sensibles et fragiles; l'équipement
doit être installé par un technicien ceré seulement. Cet équipement est desné à être installé dans un
lieu d'accès restreint.
WICHTIG! Die adaptern Varium sind sensible und empndliche elektronische Geräte. Das Gerät darf nur
von einem qualizierten Techniker installiert werden. Dieses Gerät ist für die Installaon an einem Ort mit
begrenztem Zugang vorgesehen.
• Verify that the minimum space is available to install your adaptor. Adaptor specicaons and
dimensions are listed in the Varium C1100 Compute Adaptor Data Sheet (DS1003).
• Check for adaptor compability with the system. Also check for proper system requirements
such as power, bus type, and physical dimensions to support the adaptor.
Installing the Adaptor
The following procedure is a guide for the Varium™ C1100 compute adaptor installaon. Consult
your computer documentaon for addional informaon.
Note: For use with UL listed servers or ITE.
If you encounter any issues during installaon, see Chapter 6: Troubleshoong.
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1. Shut down the host computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Open your computer by removing the casing.
3. If necessary, remove the adjacent PCIe® slot cover corresponding to the PCIe slot in which
you are installing the Varium C1100 compute adaptor.
4. Plug the Varium C1100 compute adaptor into the PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard.
5. Connect the AUX power connector to the Varium C1100 compute adaptor, ensure the plug is
mechanically xed (with the click).
IMPORTANT! Operaon of the Varium C1100 compute adaptor only with AUX power connector is
not allowed.
IMPORTANT! Le fonconnement des adaptateurs Varium uniquement avec le connecteur auxiliaire
n'est pas autorisé.
WICHTIG! Der Betrieb von Varium-Adaptern mit dem Hilfsstecker ist nicht zulässig.
To provide addional power, the Varium C1100 compute adaptor has an 8-pin female PCIe
AUX power connector which can accept an 8-pin or 6-pin AUX power cable. For applicaons
requiring opmum performance, the PCIe AUX power needs to be connected to increase the
power supplied to the adaptor from 75W from the PCIe to 150W. Consult your computer
documentaon for addional informaon.
6. Re-install the computer casing.
7. Connect the power cord and turn on the computer.
WARNING! Do not power-on a passively cooled card without adequate forced airow across the card
with proper air ow direcon, otherwise the card can be damaged. This card can heat up aer use in
the server. Use cauon when handling. For more informaon, see Varium C1100 Compute Adaptor
Data Sheet (DS1003).
8. To verify that the device has been installed correctly, enter the following command in the
terminal:
$ sudo lspci -vd 10ee:
If the adaptor is successfully installed and found by the operang system, a message similar
to the one below will be displayed.
This is a sample output for an installed Varium C1100 compute adaptor:
af:00.0 Processing accelerators: Xilinx Corporation Device 5058
Subsystem: Xilinx Corporation Device 000e
Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0, NUMA node 1
Memory at 39bffc000000 (64-bit, prefetchable) [size=32M]
Memory at 39bffe000000 (64-bit, prefetchable) [size=128K]
Capabilities: <access denied>
Kernel driver in use: xclmgmt
Kernel modules: xclmgmt
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If you do not see a message similar to the previous one, see Chapter 6: Troubleshoong.
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