SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch User Guide for HP c-Class BladeSystems

SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch HW User Manual Rev 1.0

Mellanox Technologies

1 Preparing for Installation

1.1 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.

1.2 Kit contents

The kit contains the following items:

• Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystems—689638-B21 (see Figure

• Warranty documentation

Figure 1: SX1018HP Ethernet Switch

Additional information

Mezzanine NIC installation determines interconnect bay assignments for switch installation. For

more information on the association between the mezzanine connector and the interconnect bays,

see the following documents under Mezzanine-to-Interconnect Mappings on the HP BladeSys

tem Technical Resources website:

• HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide:

http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation

For specific port connections for each server blade, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Adminis-

trator User Guide. Connections differ by server blade type. The information contained in this

document explains the cabling between the SX1018HP Ethernet Switch and the network

switches.

The HP Onboard Administrator screen example (see Figure 2) is a reference for port mapping.

This kit does not include cables. You must order the cables separately.

Your particular switch might look slightly different.

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