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Cisco SFS 7012 InfiniBand Server Switch Hardware Users Guide
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Be sure of the following:
• The cabinet has a full earth ground to provide reliabl e grounding.
• There is enough room to work on the equipment.
• The equipment will have enough clearance for front and rear access.
• The IB cables can be accessed easily.
• Water or moisture cannot enter the switch.
• The ambient temperature stays between 50° - 113°F (5° - 45° C).
• Cabinet doors do not interfere with front-to-back air flow.
The cabinet should have its own power distribution (with switch). If the switch has two power supplies,
it is suggested that a cabinet with dual power distribution units is use d.
It is recommended that cabinet anti-tip devices are used. This is especially true if installing or removing
an SFS 7012 switch in the upper half of the cabinet when the lower half is empty.

Unpack the Equipment

Warning
Read all installation instructions before connecting the system to its power source.
Step 1 Carefully open the box and unpack the SFS 7012 switch. The SFS 7012 is shipped fully populated and
should contain.
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SFS 7012 Chassis
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Leaf modules (up to 12)
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Leaf module blanks (up to 11). These blanks populate unused leaf m odule slots to help maintain
the thermal integrity of the chassis.
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Spine modules (up to 3)
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Spine module blanks (up to 2). These blanks populate unused spine module slots to help
maintain the thermal integrity of the chassis.
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Power Supplies: up to six (6)
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Power supply blanks (up to 5). These blanks populate unused power supply slots to help
maintain the thermal integrity of the chassis.
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Fans (4)
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Mounting hardware kits
Step 2 Inspect the equipment for any shipping damage and report any pr oblems to the shipping company.
Step 3 Verify that the equipment serial numbers match those on the packing slip.
Step 4 Resolve any issues with incorrect serial numbers or missing/incorrect parts before installing the
equipment.
Installation Tasks
The following is an overview of the installation tasks detailed in this section: