Cisco Systems SFS 7008 manual Upgrading a Topspin 270 with Element Manager

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Upgrading a Topspin 270 with Element Manager

The following procedure describes the upgrade procedure using the Element Manager GUI. This procedure also assumes you are upgrading all fabric controllers in the chassis.

1.Launch Element Manager for the server switch.

2.Delete any old .img files to make room for the new image.

a.Select Maintenance > File Management

b.Click on a .img file, if one exists and click the Delete button.

c.Repeat for all Server Switches you wish to upgrade.

3.Copy the new image to the Server Switch:

a.Select Maintenance > File Management

b.Click the Import button.

c.File Type = Image

d.Select Remote FTP Server or Local File to navigate to the file.

Figure 4-1:Copy the .img File to Server Switch

e.Click the Copy button and wait for the message that indicates the copy was successful.

f.Click Ok.

4.Install the new image.

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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 FCC Statement Safety Information Electrical CautionsViii Contact Information General CautionsPage System Architecture Hot StandbyHi-Availability InfiniBand ConnectivityFlexibility HardwareNon-Blocking Architecture Diagram of the ChassisAbout the Topspin 270 Chassis Fabric2Back Chassis View Chassis Slot Numbering 3Chassis Slot Numbering in Front Non-port SideConnections DimensionsPower Supplies LEDsFan Trays Management Interface ModulesMaster/Slave and Standby Roles Fabric Controller ModulesNode and Core Slots Node SlotChassis ID Module Rack AlarmLine Interface Modules LIM How the Chassis ID is UsedAdministrative Features Prepare the Site Read the Cautionary StatementsPrepare the Physical Environment for Topspin 270 System Rack Mount Installation Mount the Topspin 270 Chassis in a RackRequirements 2Unscrew Extra Rack Ears from the Chassis 3Chassis Set onto Shelf Install Optional HA Components 5Use Appropriate Screws to Attach Rack Ears to RailsConnect Management Devices Attach a Serial Console Cable to a PC or TerminalRecommended Management Configuration Power on the ChassisConnect an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Management Port Configure Basic Connectivity 8Power Jack LocationsAssigning an Address Statically Topspin-270config#interface mgmt-ethernetTopspin-270#copy running-config startup-config Assigning an Address DynamicallyAbout Connectors Connect Network DevicesConnecting InfiniBand Devices Manage the SystemOptional Launch the Chassis Manager Prepare Your DeviceLaunch Chassis Manager 10Web Browser Window Optional Install the Element Manager GUI About a Failed Power Supply Power Supply ModulesAbout the Power Supply Modules About the Field Replaceable UnitsRemoving a Power Supply Module Locating the Power Supply ModulePower Cord back Power Supply front Installing a New Power Supply Module 3Pulling the Power Supply Module from the BayRemoving a Fan Module Fan Tray ModulesAbout the Fan Tray Modules About a Failed Fan Tray5Loosening Captive Screws Installing a Fan Module 7Pushing Fan Module into SlotFabric Controllers About the Fabric ControllersRemoving a Fabric Controller 9Loosen Captive Screws Before Removing Installing a Fabric Controller Upgrading the Controller CardLine Interface Management Modules LIM About LIM CardsRemoving a LIM Card 12Removing a Pinch-Type Connector 14Loosen the Captive Screws Installing a LIM Module 17Closing the LIM Module LeversRemoving a Management Interface Module Management Interface ModulesAbout Management Interface Modules About a Failed Management Interface ModuleAbout Chassis ID Modules Installing a Management Interface ModuleChassis ID Modules Removing a Chassis ID Module20Loosen the Captive Screws Installing a Replacement Chassis ID Module Upgrade all Cards in a Chassis Upgrading a Topspin 270 with the CLISelect Maintenance File Management Upgrading a Topspin 270 with Element ManagerSelect Maintenance Boot Config Upgrading an Individual Controller Card Upgrading a Topspin 270 with the Chassis ManagerUpgrading a Controller Card with the CLI Show the standby Controller card Upgrading Individual Node Cards Upgrading a Node Card with the CLI5Copy the .img File to Server Switch Upgrading a Node Card with Element Manager6Watching the File Copy Progress 8Disable and Enable the Node Cards Upgrading Node Cards with the Chassis Manager Page Monitoring the Topspin 270 System Interpreting the Front Panel LEDsSystem-Wide Status LED Locating the System-Wide Status LEDInterpreting the System Status LED Power Supply LEDs Locating the Power Supply LEDsInterpreting the Power Supply LEDs 3Power Supply Identify LEDFan LEDs LocationInterpreting the Fan LEDs Fabric Controller LEDs Interpreting the Fabric Controller LEDsInterpreting the Back Panel LEDs Management Interface Module LEDsInterpreting the Management Interface LEDs 6Management Interface Module LEDsFan Tray Module Status LEDs Chassis ID LEDs Master Management Connection Status LEDLIM Status LEDs InfiniBand Port LEDsInterpreting the LIM Status LEDs Monitoring the System with Chassis Manager Monitor the DeviceInterpreting the InfiniBand Port LEDs Device Rear View and the Device Front View appear 11Chassis Manager 270 Device Front View Monitor the Cards 12Chassis Manager Cards WindowMonitor the InfiniBand Ports 13Chassis Manager Ports WindowMonitor the Power Supplies 14Chassis Manager Port Properties Dialog Box15Chassis Manager Power Supplies Window Monitor the FansMonitor the Temperature 17Chassis Manager Sensors WindowMonitoring the System with Element Manager Interpreting the Summary TabInterpreting the Power Supplies Tab Interpreting the Fans TabInterpreting the Sensors Tab Monitor the System With the CLI Monitor the Power SuppliesTopspin-270show power-supply Monitor the FansMonitor the Sensors Show sensorPage About Diagnostic Tests LED TestsSelf Tests Topspin-270#show diagnostic card Run Card TestsRun a Card Self-Test Example of completed test Run Chassis Tests Topspin-270# more sysloghwiflogTopspin-270config#diag chassis test standard Run a Chassis Standard TestRun Fan Tests Run a Self-Test on a FanTopspin-270#show diag post Enter the diag fan id command Run Power Supply Tests Run a LED Test on the Power SupplyTopspin-270#show diag fru-error Run a Self-Test on a Power Supply Topspin-270#show power-supplyTopspin-270#show diag power-supply Topspin-270#show diag fru-error Displaying Hardware Errors Topspin-270#show diagnostic postTopspin-270#more sysloghwiflog Error Types Topspin-270#show diagnostic fru-error101 102 Specifications and Compliance Certifications Chassis and Management InterfaceEMC/Immunity Electrical SpecificationsSafety AcousticsProduct Markings 106 Index

SFS 7008 specifications

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