3 Removing InfiniBand Cables and Switches

This chapter describes the procedure to remove a damaged InfiniBand cable or InfiniBand switch for repair.

The removal procedure provided in Section 3.1 will include references to Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Supported InfiniBand Cables

3 4

2

6

1

5

The following list describes callouts in Figure 3-1:

1.InfiniBand cables secured with the releasable cable tie

2.Release tab

3.Releasable cable tie tail

4.Releasable cable tie

5.Releasable cable tie slot

6.Cable management bracket

3.1Removing a Damaged Cable From the Cable Management Bracket

To remove a damaged cable, follow these steps:

1.Bring the InfiniBand switch to an appropriate state for service as described in the switch installation and user guide.

2.To release the InfiniBand cables (callout 1 in Figure 3-1) from the releasable cable tie (callout 4 in Figure 3-1), use your finger or a small flat-headed screw driver to release the cable tie tail (callout 3 in Figure 3-1) by pressing the release tab (callout 2 in Figure 3-1). This disengages the locking mechanism and allows the cable tie tail to be withdrawn from the buckle.

Note:

The release tab is very small and might be difficult to reach with your finger. Use a small flat-headed screwdriver to press the release tab which releases the cable tie tail. Also, because there are several cables, removal of an InfiniBand cable in the middle portion of the switch might be difficult without the use of needle nose pliers and a small flat-headed screwdriver. Be very careful not to damage other InfiniBand cables while using pliers or a screwdriver.

3.Remove the InfiniBand cable from the switch. To remove the InfiniBand cable, pull the release tab on the QSFP connector while using your other hand to remove the connector from the switch.

For information on how to remove an InfiniBand cable from the InfiniBand switch, see the installation guide for the type of InfiniBand switch you are installing.

3.1 Removing a Damaged Cable From the Cable Management Bracket

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