HP BLc QLogic 4X QDR InfiniBand Managed Switch and InfiniBand Switch Management Module Installation Guide for HP c-Class BladeSystems

HP BLc QLogic 4X QDR InfiniBand Managed Switch and InfiniBand Switch Management Module Installation Guide 5
1 Preparing for Installation
Audience
This document is intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install hardware
options in HP BladeSystem configurations. Such persons are expected to understand the hazards of
working in this environment and to take suitable precautions to minimize danger to themselves and others.
Documentation Resources
You can download the documentation for components referenced in this installation guide from the HP
BladeSystem Technical Resources website:
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/499697-0-0-0-121.html
The following related documents can also be found at the above website:
• HP BLc QLogic 4X QDR InfiniBand Managed Switch and InfiniBand Switch Management Module User
Guide
• HP BLc QLogic 4X QDR InfiniBand Managed Switch and InfiniBand Switch Management Module CLI
Reference Guide
Check the HP BladeSystem Technical Resources website frequently for updates.
Kit Contents
The kit contains the following items:
• An HP BLc QLogic 4X QDR InfiniBand Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystems (505958-B21)
• An optional InfiniBand Switch Management Module (505959-B21) for the HP BLc QLogic 4X QDR
InfiniBand Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystems
See Figure 1.
• This hardware installation document
• Warranty documentation
NOTE: This kit does not include any subnet manager software, InfiniBand cables, or cable management
brackets. You must install the QLogic Fabric Manager on this switch, a subnet manager on a host node, or
install an internally managed InfiniBand interconnect to manage the InfiniBand fabric. You must also order
InfiniBand cables and cable management brackets separately.
Figure 1 HP BLc QLogic 4X QDR InfiniBand Managed Switch