Cisco Systems SFS 7008 manual Manage the System, Connecting InfiniBand Devices

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Connecting InfiniBand Devices

Attaching the IB Cable to the IB Port

To connect using InfiniBand to other workstations or switches, standard 4X InfiniBand cables are required. InfiniBand cables can be used to connect any two InfiniBand devices, whether switch or host.

1.Plug InfiniBand cables into the InfiniBand switch ports.

To plug in an InfiniBand cable, push the connector into the interface until you hear/feel a click.

Figure 2-9:Removing a Pinch Connector

a.If the IB cable is already connected to an IB host, the physical LED light will turn green on the switch IB port when connected properly.

b.To remove a cable with a pinch connector, pinch both sides of the back of the connector and pull the connector away from the port.Connecting to Ethernet or Fibre Channel Devices

Connecting to the Host

The opposite end of the InfiniBand cable will most likely be connected to an InfiniBand-enable host (refer to the HCA Installation Guide).

If your host does not provide an ample amount of free space around a given IB port, double-check that your IB cable connector engages fully. Wiggle your connector back and forth to be sure that both sides of the connector have locked firmly into place.

Connecting to a Router or Switch

To connect directly to an Ethernet switch/router or a Fibre Channel switch, you must add a Topspin device with the optional Ethernet or Fibre Channel gateway (such as the Topspin 90 or Topspin 360) to your fabric.

Connecting Multiple IB Switches

Two InfiniBand systems (such as a Topspin 120 and a Topspin 270) can be connected by an InfiniBand cable inter-switch link (ISL).

Manage the System

You can manage the InfiniBand server-switch system using the following methods:

Command Line Interface (CLI) - a text-based interface accessible through a direct serial connection, Telnet over IP, or SSH over IP.

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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 Read the Cautionary Statements Prepare the SitePrepare the Physical Environment for Topspin 270 System Mount the Topspin 270 Chassis in a Rack Rack Mount InstallationRequirements 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 DevicesPower on the Chassis Recommended Management ConfigurationConnect an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Management Port 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 DevicesPrepare Your Device Optional Launch the Chassis ManagerLaunch Chassis Manager 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 ModuleAbout the Fabric Controllers Fabric ControllersRemoving a Fabric Controller 9Loosen Captive Screws Before Removing Upgrading the Controller Card Installing a Fabric ControllerAbout LIM Cards Line Interface Management Modules LIMRemoving a LIM Card 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 SystemLocating the System-Wide Status LED System-Wide Status LEDInterpreting the System Status LED Locating the Power Supply LEDs Power Supply LEDs3Power Supply Identify LED Interpreting the Power Supply LEDsLocation Fan LEDsInterpreting the Fan LEDs 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 LEDsInfiniBand Port LEDs LIM Status LEDsInterpreting the LIM Status LEDs Monitor the Device Monitoring the System with Chassis ManagerInterpreting the InfiniBand Port LEDs 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 Fans Tab Interpreting the Power Supplies TabInterpreting the Sensors Tab Monitor the Fans Monitor the Power SuppliesTopspin-270show power-supply Monitor the System With the CLIShow sensor Monitor the SensorsPage LED Tests About Diagnostic TestsSelf Tests Run Card Tests Topspin-270#show diagnostic cardRun a Card Self-Test Example of completed test Topspin-270# more sysloghwiflog Run Chassis TestsRun a Chassis Standard Test Topspin-270config#diag chassis test standardRun a Self-Test on a Fan Run Fan TestsTopspin-270#show diag post Enter the diag fan id command Run a LED Test on the Power Supply Run Power Supply TestsTopspin-270#show diag fru-error Topspin-270#show power-supply Run a Self-Test on a Power SupplyTopspin-270#show diag power-supply Topspin-270#show diag fru-error Topspin-270#show diagnostic post Displaying Hardware ErrorsTopspin-270#more sysloghwiflog Topspin-270#show diagnostic fru-error Error Types101 102 Chassis and Management Interface Specifications and Compliance CertificationsAcoustics Electrical SpecificationsSafety EMC/ImmunityProduct Markings 106 Index

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