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Cisco SFS 7012 InfiniBand Server Switch Hardware Users Guide
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Note When handling IB connectors, make certain to remove the connectors by pulling on the center of the
lanyard only as shown in Figure 1-10 below. Pulling abruptly on the lanyard, or pulling on only one side
of the lanyard will prevent the latch/unlatch operation from occ urring, and could damage or break the
lanyard.
Figure 1-10 4X IB Cable Connector

Connecting Power

Step 1 Provide strain relief for the power cable(s) by feeding them into the heyclips on the lower rail assemblies.
Note Be certain that the power cords are firmly seated into the SFS 7012 AC power inlets. Depending upon
the purchased configuration, refer to Figure 1-9 to determine the correct AC power inlet to use.
Step 2 If necessary, replace the faceplates over the switch fans.
Step 3 Connect the power cables to an AC power outlet.
Step 4 When the SFS 7012 switch is plugged into an AC power outlet:
a. The system powers up.
b. The fans start.
c. The system performs a power-on self test (POST).
Step 5 The switch, power supply, and fan LEDs light up.
Bringing Up the System For the First Time

Start-up Procedures

Step 1 Power up the SFS 7012.
Step 2 From its flash image on the CMU spine module, the switch begins its boot process.