1 Preparing for Installation

1.1 Audience

This guide is intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install hardware options in the HP Rack 10000 Series. Such persons are expected to understand the hazards of working in this environment and to take suitable precautions to minimize danger to themselves and others.

1.2 Documentation Resources

You can download the documentation for components referenced in this installation guide from the following locations:

•HP Rack 10000 Series:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/racks/10000series/

documentation.html

•HP Cluster Platform: http://docs.hp.com/en/highperfcomp.html

1.3Kit Description

The HP 36-port InfiniBand switch cable management kit described in this guide is designed to align and support the InfiniBand cables that are cabled into and lead from a Voltaire 4036 InfiniBand switch. For example, the InfiniBand cables that run from a Voltaire 4036 InfiniBand switch that is mounted in an HP Rack 10000 Series to another InfiniBand switch or server nodes. The kit provides strain relief for the cables connected to the individual InfiniBand switch ports and ensures a good connection. It also ensures the correct bend radius for the cable and provides channels for cable routing and cable management.

One cable management kit is required for each 36-port InfiniBand switch.

Note:

The HP 36-Port InfiniBand Cable Management Kit is used in HP Cluster Platform Express (CPE) configurations; however, it might be adaptable for other HP cable management applications (consult your hardware installation documentation).

1.4 Kit Contents

Verify that the cable management bracket kit contains the following components:

•Packaging and documentation.

•The cable management bracket shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1 Bracket Hardware

1.1 Audience

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