Cisco Systems SFS 3012 quick start 5 Attaching Rails from the Back

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11. Screw the top and bottom of the back of the rails to the rack, as shown in Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5:Attaching Rails from the Back

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Contents Cisco SFS 3012 Multifabric Server Switch Quick Start Guide Topspin 360 Quick Start Guide ReleasePart Number OL-7716-01 Product ID Document Version Part Number OL-7716-01 Product ID July Copyright 2004 Topspin Communications, Inc. All rights reservedRegulatory Notices ContentsTopspin 360 Package Contents Install Topspin 360 FRUsPage Electrical Cautions Safety InformationRegulatory Notices FCC StatementThe power cable or power plug is damaged Laser Cautions General CautionsApplication Contact InformationLaser Specs Topspin P/NTopspin 360 Package Contents Topspin 360 Quick StartRequirements Prepare the Site Install Topspin 360 FRUsRack the Topspin Figure 1-2 Fastening the Side Flanges Figure 1-1 Positioning the Side FlangesFigure 1-3 Rail Positioning Figure 1-4 Attaching Rails from the Front Figure 1-5 Attaching Rails from the Back Figure 1-7 Sliding the Chassis onto the Rails Figure 1-6 Positioning the Chassis on the RailsBoot your Topspin 360 and Configure Basic Connectivity Assign a Static IP Address 3. Enter the interface mgmt-ethernet commandTopspin-360config# interface mgmt-ethernet Connect InfiniBand Hosts Obtain an IP Address with DHCPTopspin-360# copy running-config startup-config Figure 1-10 Fully Installed IB Cable with Pull Connector Figure 1-9 Fully Installed IB Cable with Pinch ConnectorFigure 1-11 Removing a Pinch Connector Install the Element Manager GUI 1. push connector toward port2. pull latch away from port 3. pull connector away from port TopspinEM Configure the System ClockConfigure Time and Date Topspin-360config# clock set 192210 25 05Topspin-360config# ntp server-one Configure NTPFigure 1-13 Chassis Manager Log-In Window Launch Chassis ManagerTo launch Chassis Manager, perform the following steps 1. Launch your Web browserPage Index

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SFS 3012 specifications

Cisco Systems SFS 3012 is a network switch designed to enhance the performance of data centers and enterprise networks. With its innovative architecture and advanced features, it caters to the increasing demands for high bandwidth and low-latency networking environments. This model leverages Cisco's expertise in networking technology to deliver reliable and scalable solutions for organizations.

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