Exos AP Compatibility Interop Matrix

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Software Defined Storage Solutions

Recommended Ethernet Cables (Dual port SFP28 1/10/25G Ethernet Ports, Nvidia ConnectX^®-4 Lx EN)

The Exos AP BV-1 onboard 25G network controller includes an Nvidia ConnectX-4 Lx EN adapter card that is similar to the Mellanox ConnectX-4 MCX4121A-ACAT Card.

Data Sheet Link: https://network.nvidia.com/files/doc-2020/pb-connectx-4-lx-en-card.pdf

For a list of recommended cables and transceivers, refer to Nvidia "Firmware Compatible Products" within the firmware release notes on the Nvidia support page.

Example Link: https://network.nvidia.com/support/firmware/connectx4lxen/

Under "Current Versions," select the latest version, select the applicable model of network controller, and then select "Release Notes."

Example Link: https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/display/connectx4lxfirmwarev14321010

Select "Firmware Compatible Products" on the left side of the page.

Example Link: https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/display/connectx4lxfirmwarev14321010/firmware+compatible+products

Select "Supported Cables and Modules" at the top of the page.

Example Link: https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/display/connectx4lxfirmwarev14321010/firmware+compatible+products#src-64306890_FirmwareCompatibleProducts-SupportedCablesandModules

Notes:

1. The applicable cables and transceivers for this network controller are listed under the "Validated and Supported" 1 GbE Cables, 10 GbE Cables and 25 GbE Cables sections.
2. When using any of the Nvidia hybrid breakout cables (example: MC2609130-003 ETH 40 GbE to 4x10 GbE, QSFP to 4xSFP+) the single high speed end of the cable (in this case the 40 GbE QSFP end) MUST be connected to a switch that supports port breakout.
3. The network controllers do NOT support using the hybrid breakout cables to connect from the network controller to multiple ports for connection to other devices.
4. Do NOT use the firmware downloads from the Nvidia website for the onboard 25 GbE Connect-X 4 NIC. Firmware for this network controller must be obtained directly from Seagate or an authorised Seagate reseller.

Recommended Ethernet Cables (Dual port QSFP28 1/10/25/40/50/100G Ethernet Ports, Nvidia ConnectX-5 EN Card)

Some models of the Exos AP-BV-1 controller include an additional Nvidia ConnectX-5 EN network interface card (50G Ethernet: MCX516A-GCAT, 100G Ethernet: MCX516A-CCAT)

Data Sheet Link: https://network.nvidia.com/files/doc-2020/pb-connectx-5-en-card.pdf

For a list of recommended cables and transceivers, refer to Nvidia "Firmware Compatible Products" within the firmware release notes on the Nvidia support page.

Example Link: https://network.nvidia.com/support/firmware/connectx5en/

Under "Current Versions," select the latest version, select the applicable model of network controller, and then select "Release Notes."

Example Link: https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/display/connectx5firmwarev16351012

Select "Firmware Compatible Products" on the left side of the page.

Example Link: https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/display/connectx5firmwarev16351012/firmware+compatible+products

Select "Supported Cables and Modules" at the top of the page.

Example Link: https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/display/connectx5firmwarev16351012/firmware+compatible+products#src-99404427_FirmwareCompatibleProducts-SupportedCablesandModules

Notes:

1. The applicable cables and transceivers for this network controller are listed under the Validated and Supported 1 GbE, 10 GbE, 25 GbE, 40 GbE, 50 GbE and 100 GbE sections.
2. The Nvidia QSA28 module (MAM1Q00A-QSA28) converts a QSFP28 port on the network controller to a SFP28 port for use with 25 GbE cables and transceivers.
3. The Nvidia QSA module (MAM1Q00A-QSA) converts a QSFP28 port on the network controller to a SFP+ port for use with 10 GbE and 1 GbE SFP+ cables and transceivers.
4. When using any of the Nvidia hybrid breakout cables (example: MCP7F00-A002R30N ETH 100 GbE to 4x25 GbE, QSFP28 to 4xSFP28) the single high speed end of the cable (in this case the 100 GbE QSFP28 end) MUST be connected to the switch.
5. The network controllers do NOT support using the hybrid breakout cables to connect 1x QSFP28 100 GbE port from the network controller and break out 4x 25GbE SFP28 ports for connection to other devices.

Recommended SAS Cables for JBOD Expansion

Recommended Transceivers

Exos AP Supported PCIe Cards

Notes:

1. Included in a standard Seagate AP-BV-1 model.
2. Available from select Seagate authorised resellers.

Exos AP Supported Seagate Drives

Seagate Storage Systems That Can Be Used as Expansion Units for Added Capacity

Supported JBOD Expansion Units

Seagate Protected Expansion Units