Cisco Systems SFS 7008 manual System Architecture, Hot Standby

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Features Overview

The Topspin 270 Switched Computing System provides data center managers with a high-performance, low-latency interconnect.

•“System Architecture” on page 11.

•“About the Topspin 270 Chassis” on page 13.

•“Administrative Features” on page 20.

System Architecture

Hot Standby

On the Topspin 270, the inactive controller card remains on hot standby so that it can assume control in the event that the active controller card fails over. The hot standby feature lets the Server Switch fail over without rebooting or resetting any cards in the chassis.

You can access the hot standby controller card with a connection to the serial console port. A CLI session to the standby controller provides read-only access to the controller. You can view but not configure the card.

Because the hot standby features keeps both controller cards up, the show card command identifies the card on which your CLI session runs. In the command output, an asterisk identifies the controller card to which you are connected. In the example that follows, the CLI session applies to the controller card in slot 11 (the active card), as identified by the asterisk next to the slot number (line 10).

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Contents Part Number OL-7725-01 Product ID Page Regulatory Notices Vii Managing Individual Components Monitoring the Topspin 270 System 107 Electrical Cautions FCC Statement Safety InformationViii General Cautions Contact InformationPage Hot Standby System ArchitectureHardware InfiniBand ConnectivityFlexibility Hi-AvailabilityFabric Diagram of the ChassisAbout the Topspin 270 Chassis Non-Blocking Architecture2Back Chassis View 3Chassis Slot Numbering in Front Non-port Side Chassis Slot NumberingLEDs DimensionsPower Supplies ConnectionsManagement Interface Modules Fan TraysNode Slot Fabric Controller ModulesNode and Core Slots Master/Slave and Standby RolesHow the Chassis ID is Used Rack AlarmLine Interface Modules LIM Chassis ID ModuleAdministrative Features Prepare the Physical Environment for Topspin 270 System Prepare the SiteRead the Cautionary Statements Requirements Rack Mount InstallationMount the Topspin 270 Chassis in a Rack 2Unscrew Extra Rack Ears from the Chassis 3Chassis Set onto Shelf 5Use Appropriate Screws to Attach Rack Ears to Rails Install Optional HA ComponentsAttach a Serial Console Cable to a PC or Terminal Connect Management DevicesConnect an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Management Port Recommended Management ConfigurationPower on the Chassis 8Power Jack Locations Configure Basic ConnectivityAssigning an Address Dynamically Topspin-270config#interface mgmt-ethernetTopspin-270#copy running-config startup-config Assigning an Address StaticallyConnect Network Devices About ConnectorsManage the System Connecting InfiniBand DevicesLaunch Chassis Manager Optional Launch the Chassis ManagerPrepare Your Device 10Web Browser Window Optional Install the Element Manager GUI About the Field Replaceable Units Power Supply ModulesAbout the Power Supply Modules About a Failed Power SupplyLocating the Power Supply Module Removing a Power Supply ModulePower Cord back Power Supply front 3Pulling the Power Supply Module from the Bay Installing a New Power Supply ModuleAbout a Failed Fan Tray Fan Tray ModulesAbout the Fan Tray Modules Removing a Fan Module5Loosening Captive Screws 7Pushing Fan Module into Slot Installing a Fan ModuleRemoving a Fabric Controller Fabric ControllersAbout the Fabric Controllers 9Loosen Captive Screws Before Removing Upgrading the Controller Card Installing a Fabric ControllerRemoving a LIM Card Line Interface Management Modules LIMAbout LIM Cards 12Removing a Pinch-Type Connector 14Loosen the Captive Screws 17Closing the LIM Module Levers Installing a LIM ModuleAbout a Failed Management Interface Module Management Interface ModulesAbout Management Interface Modules Removing a Management Interface ModuleRemoving a Chassis ID Module Installing a Management Interface ModuleChassis ID Modules About Chassis ID Modules20Loosen the Captive Screws Installing a Replacement Chassis ID Module Upgrading a Topspin 270 with the CLI Upgrade all Cards in a ChassisUpgrading a Topspin 270 with Element Manager Select Maintenance File ManagementSelect Maintenance Boot Config Upgrading a Topspin 270 with the Chassis Manager Upgrading an Individual Controller CardUpgrading a Controller Card with the CLI Show the standby Controller card Upgrading a Node Card with the CLI Upgrading Individual Node CardsUpgrading a Node Card with Element Manager 5Copy the .img File to Server Switch6Watching the File Copy Progress 8Disable and Enable the Node Cards Upgrading Node Cards with the Chassis Manager Page Interpreting the Front Panel LEDs Monitoring the Topspin 270 SystemInterpreting the System Status LED System-Wide Status LEDLocating the System-Wide Status LED Locating the Power Supply LEDs Power Supply LEDs3Power Supply Identify LED Interpreting the Power Supply LEDsInterpreting the Fan LEDs Fan LEDsLocation Interpreting the Fabric Controller LEDs Fabric Controller LEDsManagement Interface Module LEDs Interpreting the Back Panel LEDs6Management Interface Module LEDs Interpreting the Management Interface LEDsFan Tray Module Status LEDs Master Management Connection Status LED Chassis ID LEDsInterpreting the LIM Status LEDs LIM Status LEDsInfiniBand Port LEDs Interpreting the InfiniBand Port LEDs Monitoring the System with Chassis ManagerMonitor the Device Device Rear View and the Device Front View appear 11Chassis Manager 270 Device Front View 12Chassis Manager Cards Window Monitor the Cards13Chassis Manager Ports Window Monitor the InfiniBand Ports14Chassis Manager Port Properties Dialog Box Monitor the Power SuppliesMonitor the Fans 15Chassis Manager Power Supplies Window17Chassis Manager Sensors Window Monitor the TemperatureInterpreting the Summary Tab Monitoring the System with Element ManagerInterpreting the Sensors Tab Interpreting the Power Supplies TabInterpreting the Fans Tab Monitor the Fans Monitor the Power SuppliesTopspin-270show power-supply Monitor the System With the CLIShow sensor Monitor the SensorsPage Self Tests About Diagnostic TestsLED Tests Run a Card Self-Test Topspin-270#show diagnostic cardRun Card Tests Example of completed test Topspin-270# more sysloghwiflog Run Chassis TestsRun a Chassis Standard Test Topspin-270config#diag chassis test standardTopspin-270#show diag post Run Fan TestsRun a Self-Test on a Fan Enter the diag fan id command Topspin-270#show diag fru-error Run Power Supply TestsRun a LED Test on the Power Supply Topspin-270#show diag power-supply Run a Self-Test on a Power SupplyTopspin-270#show power-supply Topspin-270#show diag fru-error Topspin-270#more sysloghwiflog Displaying Hardware ErrorsTopspin-270#show diagnostic post Topspin-270#show diagnostic fru-error Error Types101 102 Chassis and Management Interface Specifications and Compliance CertificationsAcoustics Electrical SpecificationsSafety EMC/ImmunityProduct Markings 106 Index

SFS 7008 specifications

The Cisco Systems SFS 7008 is a powerful storage solution designed to address the diverse and demanding needs of modern data environments. As organizations continue to generate and store vast amounts of data, the SFS 7008 delivers robust performance and scalability, making it a key player in high-performance computing (HPC) and enterprise data centers.

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