Cisco Systems SFS 7000 Topspin 120 Quick Start, Prepare the Site, Mount the Chassis in a Rack

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Topspin 120 Quick Start

The following sections appear in this chapter:

•“Prepare the Site” on page 1

•“Mount the Chassis in a Rack” on page 1

•“Configure Basic Connectivity” on page 6

•“Configure and Connect InfiniBand Hosts” on page 7

Prepare the Site

Read the cautionary statements in “Safety Information” on page v.

Register the InfiniBand system online. Go to http://topspin.com/support/.

Ground yourself using an approved ground wrist-strap.

Make sure you have the right cables and sufficient ventilation.

Unpack the Topspin 120 package.

Prepare a management workstation, such as a PC running a terminal program, and a straight-through

M/F DB-9 serial cable (included).

Mount the Chassis in a Rack

This section describes how to install the Topspin 120 chassis in an equipment rack.

Requirements

In addition to the accessories provided with the switch, you should have the following:

•A #1 Phillips screw driver

•12 screws (provided)