User manual
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3 Installation
Installation and initialization of the switch platform are straightforward processes, requiring
attention to the normal mechanical, power, and thermal precautions for rack-mounted equipment.
The externally managed switch platform does not require any programming or configura-
tion to operate as a basic InfiniBand switch and includes all of the necessary functionality to
operate with external standard InfiniBand Subnet Management software.
The managed switch platform requires initial configuration to operate as an InfiniBand device.
All internally managed switches come with an internal PPC based management board. This
board allows for internally managing the switch through a host PC or remotely through the Ether
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net.
The switch platform can be rack mounted and is designed for installation in a standard 19”
rack.The switch platform contains auto-sensing 100 - 240 VAC connections for all possible PS
units.
The installer should use a rack capable of supporting the mechanical and environmental charac-
teristics of a fully populated platform.
3.1 Installation Safety Warnings
For Safety Warnings in French see “Avertissements de sécurité pour l'installation (French)” on
page 64, for German “Installation – Sicherheitshinweise(German)” on page 69, for Spanish see
“Advertencias de seguridad de instalación(Spanish)” on page 73 for Russian see
“Предупреждения по технике безопасности при установке(Russian)” on page 78, for Roma-
nian see “Avertismente privind siguranţa la instalare (Romanian)” on page 83, and for Chinese
see page 88.
1. Installation Instructions
2. Installation in Restricted Access Location
The rack mounting holes conform to the EIA-310 standard for 19-inch racks. Take
precautions to guarantee proper ventilation in order to maintain good airflow at ambi
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ent temperature. Cable routing in particular should not impede the air flow through
the
switch .
Read all installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the power
source.
This unit is intended for installation in a Restricted Access Location.