HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand Gen 2 Switch Installation Guide

Note:
InfiniBand cables with QSFP to CX4 connectors are required when the HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand
Gen 2 Switch uplinks to an InfiniBand spine interconnect with CX4 connectors.
Figure 2-3 QSFP InfiniBand DDR/QDR Cable
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The following list describes the callouts shown in Figure 2-3:
1. InfiniBand cable
2. QSFP connector release pull tab
3. QSFP connector
Note:
The InfiniBand cables are not included in this kit and must be purchased separately.
Installing an InfiniBand Cable in the HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand Gen 2 Switch
To install an InfiniBand cable in the HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand Gen 2 Switch, follow these steps:
1. Align the InfiniBand cable QSFP connector (see callout 1 in Figure 2-4) with the HP BLc 4X
DDR InfiniBand Gen 2 Switch port (see callout 2 in Figure 2-4).
2. Insert the QSFP connector into the HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand Gen 2 Switch port (see callout
1 in Figure 2-5) until it is fully engaged and locked.
Figure 2-4 Align the InfiniBand Cable with the HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand Gen 2 Switch Port
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The following list describes the callouts shown in Figure 2-4:
2.2 Installing InfiniBand Cables in the HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand Gen 2 Switch 13