Chapter 3 Installing the Switches

Connecting Network Devices

Figure 3-9 Power Connector Locations for the Cisco SFS 7000P Server Switch

Power connector

Power connector

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Figure 3-10 Power Connector Locations for the Cisco SFS 7000D Server Switch

Power connector

Power connector

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Step 4 Connect the other end of each AC power cable into a 90-to 264-VAC power outlet operating between 47 Hz and 63 Hz.

The switch automatically starts and boots up. Use the correct external power source. Attach the switch only to approved power sources, as indicated by the electrical ratings label. If you are unsure of the correct power-source to use, contact your support personnel or your local power company.

Step 5 Check the LEDs on the front of the Server Switch.

When the device first powers up, it performs a POST. (See the “LEDs” section on page 5-1.)

Step 6 Log in and assign a network address after you see the login prompt.

The default login is: super, and the default password is: super.

For additional management information, see the Cisco SFS 7000 Series Product Family Command Reference.

Connecting Network Devices

This section describes how to connect the InfiniBand switches to other network devices. These InfiniBand switches can then be interconnected to InfiniBand devices such as InfiniBand-enabled servers.

The Cisco SFS 7000P and SFS 7000D Server Switches support the following types of connectors:

Serial console port

Ethernet Management port—RJ-45 jack for unshielded twisted-pair connections

Cisco SFS 7000P Server Switch—4x 10-Gbps InfiniBand connectors and

Cisco SFS 7000D Server Switch—4x 10/20-Gbps InfiniBand connectors

Note There is a performance degradation if you mix 10-Gbps and 20-Gbps InfiniBand ports.

 

 

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SFS 7000D, SFS 7000P specifications

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The system supports a range of data management features, including snapshots, replication, and tiered storage. These capabilities provide organizations with the tools to optimize their storage usage, safeguard their data, and ensure seamless disaster recovery options, thereby enhancing overall data resilience.

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