I crossflashed to
Version: 2.42.5000
OPN: MCX312A-XCBT
available here: http://www.mellanox.com/page/firmware_table_ConnectX3EN
The x-flash worked but I haven't had time to do extensive testing so it is always a good idea to back up your current info.
Let us know if you have any success and...
Go to the Mellanox website -> Support & Education -> OEM Firmware Download -> Lenovo -> Lenovo Enterprise Scalable -> Archive (tab) -> Archived Firmware & Software
or follow this link: http://www.mellanox.com/page/firmware_table_Lenovo_archive
It will have a series of tabs for "Drivers"...
I'm happy to report that yes, after cross-flashing, both ports are working. You should have no problems but you still probably want to follow the guide on page 1 of this thread to back up the card info.
Cheers
I'm not sure if you saw this or if it appliesto you but the same firmware (v 2.40.5048) appears to be available through some sort of windows installer here: Mellanox ConnectX-3 Firmware Update v2.40.5048 for Windows - US
Also, since I'm only being initiated into this I was wondering how much...
Thanks! I took a look and found this post: https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/hp-561flr-t-10gb-6-fan-problems-dl380p-dl385p-g8.22305/ but nothing suggesting damage. If you are correct this thread should probably be removed - my apologies!
In a form-factor I'm not familiar with (will they fit/be recognized in a non-HP motherboard?) but at this price I figured someone might benefit.
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$67.15 w/ free shipping & more than 10 in stock...
I'm new to this segment but these look like a good deal @ $45/each?
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Cheers,
Josiah
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