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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.

Note 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, page 2

•Parts List, page 3

•Switch Description, page 4

•I/O Module Bays and HCA Expansion Cards, page 5

•Pre-installation Guidelines, page 6

•Installing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch, page 6

•Removing the Cisco M SFS7000E InfiniBand Switch, page 11

•Connecting InfiniBand Cables, page 11

•External LED Specifications, page 14

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