CHAPTER
2-1
Cisco SFS 3012R Multifabric Server Switch Hardware Installation Guide
OL-11187-01
2
Installing and Booting the Cisco SFS 3012R Server Switch
This chapter explains how to mount your Cisco SFS 3012R Server Switch on a rack, boot the
Cisco SFS 3012R Server Switch, and configure basic se rvices. For advanced configuration information,
refer to the Cisco SFS 7000 Series Product Family Command Reference or the Cisco SFS 7000 Series
Product Family Element Manager User Guide.
The following sections appear in this chapter:
•Safety, page 2-1
•Preparing for Installation, page 2-3
•Installing Cisco SFS 3012R Server Switch Components, page 2-3
•Mounting the Cisco SFS 3012R Server Switch on a Rack, page 2-4
•Attaching a Serial Console Cable to a PC or Terminal, page 2-8
•Booting the Cisco SFS 3012R Server Switch and Configuring Basic Connectivity, page 2-8
•Connecting InfiniBand Hosts, page 2-10
•Managing the Cisco SFS 3012R Server Switch, page 2-12

Safety

Warning
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Statement 94
Warning
Voltage is present on the backplane when the system is operating. To reduce risk of an electric shock,
keep hands and fingers out of the power supply bays and backplane areas.
Statement 166
Warning
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Statement 1004