Cisco Systems SFS 3012 quick start 4 Attaching Rails from the Front

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Figure 1-4:Attaching Rails from the Front

10.Screw the top and bottom of the front of the rails to the rack but do not fully tighten the screws. Figure 1-4displays the rail loosely connected to the rack.

NOTE: When you connect the rails, do not fully tighten the screws. When you slide the chassis into the rails, you may need to reposition the rails to align the flange screws with the rails.

Figure 1-4:Attaching Rails from the Front

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Contents Part Number OL-7716-01 Product ID Cisco SFS 3012 Multifabric Server SwitchQuick Start Guide Topspin 360 Quick Start Guide Release Copyright 2004 Topspin Communications, Inc. All rights reserved Document Version Part Number OL-7716-01 Product ID JulyInstall Topspin 360 FRUs ContentsTopspin 360 Package Contents Regulatory NoticesPage FCC Statement Safety InformationRegulatory Notices Electrical CautionsThe power cable or power plug is damaged General Cautions Laser CautionsTopspin P/N Contact InformationLaser Specs ApplicationRequirements Topspin 360 Package ContentsTopspin 360 Quick Start Install Topspin 360 FRUs Prepare the SiteRack the Topspin Figure 1-1 Positioning the Side Flanges Figure 1-2 Fastening the Side FlangesFigure 1-3 Rail Positioning Figure 1-4 Attaching Rails from the Front Figure 1-5 Attaching Rails from the Back Figure 1-6 Positioning the Chassis on the Rails Figure 1-7 Sliding the Chassis onto the RailsBoot your Topspin 360 and Configure Basic Connectivity Topspin-360config# interface mgmt-ethernet Assign a Static IP Address3. Enter the interface mgmt-ethernet command Topspin-360# copy running-config startup-config Connect InfiniBand HostsObtain an IP Address with DHCP Figure 1-9 Fully Installed IB Cable with Pinch Connector Figure 1-10 Fully Installed IB Cable with Pull ConnectorFigure 1-11 Removing a Pinch Connector 2. pull latch away from port 3. pull connector away from port Install the Element Manager GUI1. push connector toward port Topspin-360config# clock set 192210 25 05 Configure the System ClockConfigure Time and Date TopspinEMConfigure NTP Topspin-360config# ntp server-one1. Launch your Web browser Launch Chassis ManagerTo launch Chassis Manager, perform the following steps Figure 1-13 Chassis Manager Log-In WindowPage Index

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SFS 3012 specifications

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