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Cisco M SFS7000E Installation Note:
InfiniBand Blade Switch for the Dell Modular Server Chassis
Contents
Safety Overview
Parts List
Switch Description
I/O Module Bays and HCA Expansion Cards
Pre-installation Guidelines
Installing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
Removing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
Connecting InfiniBand Cables
External LED Specifications
InfiniBand Port Status LEDs
Switch Status LEDs
External Network Management Requirements
Warning Translation
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
Related Documentation
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
Cisco M SFS7000E Installation Note:
InfiniBand Blade Switch for the Dell Modular Server Chassis
This document provides instructions on how to install the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch in the Dell Modular Server Chassis. The Dell Modular Server Chassis is a system that supports up to sixteen server modules and up to four InfiniBand switches. You may install the InfiniBand switch in one of four chassis I/O module bays on the rear panel of the server chassis.
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There are six chassis I/O module bays on the rear panel of the server chassis. The InfiniBand switches are supported in the middle four bays that are connected to Fabrics B and C.
For details about the number, types, and location of the module bays and for additional information about the entire modular server system, see the documentation for the Dell PowerEdge Servers at www.support.dell.com.
Contents
This publication includes the following sections:
•Safety Overview
•Parts List
•Switch Description
•I/O Module Bays and HCA Expansion Cards
•Pre-installation Guidelines
•Installing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
•Removing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
•Connecting InfiniBand Cables
•External LED Specifications
•External Network Management Requirements
•Warning Translation
•Related Documentation
•Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
Safety Overview
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
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Warning |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS |
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
Warning Voltage is present on the backplane when the system is operating. To reduce risk of an electric shock, keep hands and fingers out of the power supply bays and backplane areas. Statement 166
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Warning Class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1053
Warning Use of controls, adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Statement 1057
Parts List
This section describes the parts list. The Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch package includes the following parts:
•One Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
•One document titled Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Blade Switch for the Dell Modular Server Chassis
•One document titled Cisco M SFS7000E Installation Note:
InfiniBand Blade Switch for the Dell Modular Server Chassis
•One warranty card
Switch Description
This section describes the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch.
The Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch (see Figure 1) connects to the mid-plane of the Dell Modular Server Chassis and provides user-accessible rear-plane ports. The blade switches are installed in the system I/O module bays in the rear of the chassis. Each switch has sixteen 4x ports facing the mid-plane and eight 4x ports facing the exterior of the chassis. These ports drive Cisco- or Dell-approved DDR IB cables.
Figure 1 Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
I/O Module Bays and HCA Expansion Cards
Within the Dell Modular Server Chassis unit, blade switches manage traffic to and from up to two HCA IB mezzanine cards on the hosts. Each HCA IB mezzanine card adds two IB ports to a host. Each HCA port connects through the unit mid-plane to a particular blade switch slot. The IB ports of the HCA card that is seated in the HCA B location, connect to I/O module bays B1 and B2. The IB ports of the HCA card that is seated in the HCA C location, connect to I/O module bays C1 and C2. See Figure 2 and Table 1 for the location of the HCA cards and the corresponding I/O module bays.
For more details about the location of the HCA IB mezzanine card slots in the Dell Server Blade, see the Dell PowerEdge M600 and M605 Hardware Owners Manual.
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Figure 2 HCA Mezzanine Card Ports and Corresponding Switch I/O Module Bays
Table 1 HCA Mezzanine Card Ports and Corresponding Switch I/O Module Bays
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Pre-installation Guidelines
This section describes some pre-installation guidelines. Before you begin installation, complete the following procedures:
•Ground yourself using an approved ground wrist strap.
•Make sure that you have the correct cables.
•Unpack the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch. Remove the packaging from around the switch. Do not cut the packaging, as you could damage the switch. Save the box and packaging.
Note If you order the switches with the Dell Modular Server Chassis, the switches are already installed, and no unpacking is required. The unpacking procedure applies only if you order a Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch, separately or without a chassis.
Installing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
This section describes how to install the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch.
The Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch can be hot-swapped while the Dell 10G system (PowerEdge) is online. When you install a switch, you do not need to power down the server chassis.
The Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch fits into four different bays on the Dell Modular Server Chassis. These bays connect to either fabric B or C. Each one of these fabrics connects to a mezzanine card on each of the 16 server modules. The HCA is designed to reside in these mezzanine connectors. Two switches may be used for each fabric in a non-blocking configuration. Multiple fabrics may be used simultaneously for increased bandwidth.
Note Each bay into which a Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch fits must contain either a switch or a blank input/output module (IOM). When you remove a switch, you must either replace it with an identical switch or a blank IOM within one minute of removal.
To install the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch in the Dell Modular Server Chassis, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Select a chassis I/O module bay in which to install the switch. (See Figure 3 for the location of the I/O module bays.)
If the HCA IB mezzanine card B is installed, you may install the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch in I/O slots B1 and/or B2. If the HCA IB mezzanine card C is installed, you may install the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch in I/O slots C1 and/or C2.
Figure 3 Chassis I/O Module Bays
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Step 2 Remove the IOM blank from the selected bay, if it is present, and store it for future use.
Step 3 Remove the connector cover from the switch, and save it for future use. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4 Removing the Connector Cover
Step 4 Press the release latch upward so the switch handle springs open and is perpendicular to the module. (See Figure 5.)
Figure 5 Switch Handle in Open Position
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Step 5 Slide the switch completely into the selected bay until it stops, and then rotate the switch handle upward until it is secured by the release latch.
Figure 6 shows the switch being inserted into the server chassis and the direction in which to rotate the switch handle to secure it.
Figure 6 Inserting the Switch into the Server Chassis
Removing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch
To remove the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Disconnect any cables attached to the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch.
Step 2 Press the release latch upward so the switch handle springs open partially.
Step 3 Rotate the switch handle all the way down to eject the switch.
Step 4 Slide the switch out of the chassis bay.
Step 5 Install the I/O connector cover on the switch.
Note When you remove a switch, you must either replace it with an identical switch or a blank IOM within one minute of removal.
Connecting InfiniBand Cables
This section describes briefly how to connect your IB cables.
Use IB cables to connect your Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch. To plug in an IB cable, push the connector into the interface. For the pull connector, push the latch until it is engaged after it is in the interface. An alternative method to plug in a pull connector IB cable is to push the latch first, and then insert the connector until you hear a click. (See Figure 7 and Figure 8.)
Figure 7 InfiniBand Cable with Pinch Connector
Figure 8 InfiniBand Cable with Pull Connector
Note If the free space around a given IB port is tight, verify that your IB cable connector engages completely. Wiggle the connector back and forth to be sure that both sides of the connector have locked firmly into place.
To remove a cable with a pinch connector, pinch both sides of the back of the connector, as shown in Figure 9, and pull the connector away from the port.
Figure 9 Removing Cable with a Pinch Connector
To remove a cable with a pull connector, grasp the connector with one hand and push it toward the port, and then pull the latch away from the port with your other hand while gently wiggling the connector away from the port, as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 Removing Cable with a Pull Connector
Note The Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch also supports optical connections through external pluggable optical modules.
External LED Specifications
This section describes the external LED specifications for the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch.
Figure 11 LED Indicators on Switch
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InfiniBand Port Status LEDs
A port status LED indicator (green) exists next to each IB port on the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch, as shown in Figure 11. Table 2 describes IB port status LED indicators. The eight ports on the IB switch module are numbered next to each LED indicator.
Table 2 InfiniBand Port Status LED Indicators
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Switch Status LEDs
Each IB switch module includes two LEDs (one green and one bi-color, blue and amber), as shown in Figure 11. The power LED and the system status LED provide the overall system status for the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch and are controlled by the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC) management board. The DRAC/MC checks whether or not the switch blade is valid and has correct identifiers. Table 3 describes the green-colored power LED indicator. Table 4 describes the bi-colored system status LED indicator.
Table 3 Switch Status Power LED Indicator
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Power is on |
Off |
Power is off |
Table 4 System Status LED Indicator
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Switch is not ready |
Blue blinking |
Identify |
Blue solid on |
Switch is on and operating normally |
Amber blinking |
Indicates fault |
Amber solid on |
Indicates fault |
External Network Management Requirements
You can manage the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch in an InfiniBand network by using the Cisco High-Performance Subnet Manager or the Cisco Embedded Subnet Manager.
Warning Translation
This section repeats, in multiple languages, the basic warning appropriate for the
Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch. See the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Blade Switch for the Dell Modular Server Chassis document for translations of all warning messages associated with this switch.
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS |
Waarschuwing |
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen. BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES |
Varoitus |
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla. SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET |
Attention |
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement. CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS |
Warnung |
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden. BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF. |
Avvertenza |
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento. CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI |
Advarsel |
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten. TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE |
Aviso |
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES |
¡Advertencia! |
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES |
Varning! |
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR |
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Aviso |
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES |
Advarsel |
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed. GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER |
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Related Documentation
For additional information related to the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch, see the following documents:
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Blade Switch for the Dell Modular Server Chassis
•Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide
•Dell PowerEdge M600 and M605 Hardware Owners Manual
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
This document is to be used in conjunction with the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.
Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses. Any examples, command display output, and figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only. Any use of actual IP addresses in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental.
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