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    Americas Headquarters: © 20 07 Cisco Syst ems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note This document describes how to install and configure the Cisco SFS 3504 Multif abric Serv er Switch. For details about t he Cis[...]

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    2 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Safety Overview Safety Overview The warnings in this section, along with warni ngs that appear wit hin the te xt of this document, apply to the installation and conf iguration of the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Swit ch. F or warning translations and safety informat[...]

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    3 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Parts List War ni ng This unit is intend ed for installation in restricted acc ess areas. A restricted access area c an be accessed only through the use of a special too l, lock and key , or other means of security . Statement 1017 War ni ng This equipment mu[...]

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    4 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Required Tools • An accessory kit c ontaining the following: – One or two po wer cords, depending upon your conf iguration – One console cable connector kit – T wo fix e d rack ear brackets – T wo adjustable rack ear brackets – One disposable ESD [...]

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    5 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Preparing to Install Preparing to Install T o prepare f or your installation , unpack the product , ensure that all necessary components are av ailable, and perform the follo w ing steps: Step 1 Remov e all components from the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch shi[...]

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    6 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Y ou can install the switch i n the rack with the po wer-fan mo dules flush to the front o f the rack or with the data connection cables mo unted flush to th e front. This[...]

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    7 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Step 3 Slide the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Swit ch between the rack posts (see Figure 2 ), until the rack ear brack ets on the front of the chassis mak e co ntact with the fro nt rack posts. Use four customer-supplied f[...]

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    8 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Note The least amount of protrusion for the adj ustable brackets must b e 1/2 inch beyo nd the inside end of the guide rail. The adjustable b racket should al ways be fully supported b y the guide rails. Installing [...]

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    9 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Step 3 Attach the two rack ear brackets to the data-connect ion end of the chassis using a Phillips scre wdriv er and the six M4 x 8 mm scre ws provided (three for e ach bracket), as sho w n in Figure 4 . Use the th[...]

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    10 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Figure 5 Sliding the Cisco SFS 3504 Serv e r Swit c h Between Rack P osts and Inserting Br ack ets Step 5 Slide the two adjustable brackets, from the back, between each of the guide rails that are attached on eithe[...]

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    11 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Verifying the Installation Verifying the Installation T o verify you r installation and conf igure basic connecti vity , you must po wer -on the Cisco SFS 3504 Serv er Switch and conf igure it through the serial console po rt from a terminal or workst ation [...]

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    12 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Step 6 Enter the sho w card command to ve rify that the switch is op erational and that the system ackno wledges the ne w module and has brought it online. If the output of the sho w card command sho ws the oper c[...]

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    13 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Obtaining an IP Address from the DHCP Server for Ethernet Management This section descri bes ho w to obtain an IP address fro m the DHCP serv er by def ault. Note DHCP is enabled by def ault on the Cisco SFS 3504 [...]

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    14 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Step 5 Connect one end of the supplied console cable (a flat rollover RJ-45 to RJ-45 cab le) to the serial console port. Connect the other end to the DB-9/RJ-45 female adapter or DB-25/RJ-45 adapter at the PC seri[...]

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    15 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Connecting InfiniBand Hosts This section provides a brief overview for connecti ng your IB hosts. For detailed inst ructions, see the documentation for the specific HCA. Use IB cables to connect the HCA in your ho[...]

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    16 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Note If your host does not prov ide enough free space around a given IB port , verify that your IB cable connector engages co mpletely . W iggle your connector back and forth to be sure th at both sides of the con[...]

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    17 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Configuring the System Clock Y ou can configure the system clock to show the time, date, and time zone, and you can configure day light savi ngs time, if appropr iate for your location . For more in formation, see[...]

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    18 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Setting Daylight Savings Time T o conf igure daylight sa vings time, perform the follo wing steps: Step 1 Enter the enable command to enter pri vileged EXEC mode : SFS-3504> enable SFS-3504# Step 2 Enter the co[...]

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    19 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Launching the Chassis Manager (Optional GUI Interface) Chassis Manager is a web-based GUI that can be used t o manage a single Inf iniBand chassis. T o launch Chassis Manager , perform the following steps: Step 1 [...]

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    20 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Figure 1 1 Chassis Manager For more i nformation about Chassis Manager , see the Cisco SFS Pr oduc t F amily Chassis Manager User Guide . Installing the Element Manager GUI (Optional) Element Manager runs on Linux[...]

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    21 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Linux Installation T o install Element Manager o n Linux, perform the follo wing steps: Step 1 Log in to your Linu x host. Step 2 Download the Element Manage r software from the Cisco Sof tware Do wnload Center: h[...]

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    22 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Connecting the 10/100 Ethe rnet Management Port Step 8 Make selections as appropriate for your n eeds, and th en click Next . The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears. Step 9 V erify installation information in th e Please Re view the F ollowing Before Co[...]

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    23 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Managing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Managing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Y ou can manage the Cisco SFS 35 04 Server Switch by using one of the follo wing methods: • Command- line interface ( CLI)—a text -based interface accessible through a di[...]

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    24 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Safety Warning Translation Va r o i t u s TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEIT A Tämä varoitusmerkki merk itsee vaaraa. T ilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsit telemiseen liittyvät riskit ja [...]

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    25 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Safety Warning Translation Avi so INSTRUÇÕES IMPORT ANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. V ocê está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha c[...]

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    26 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Safety Warning Translation Avi so INSTRUÇÕES IMPORT ANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. V ocê se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipam ento, esteja ciente dos ris[...]

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    27 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Safety Warning Translation[...]

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    28 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Safety Warning Translation[...]

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    29 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Related Documentation Related Documentation For addit ional information about the Cisco SFS 350 4 Server Switch and command-l ine interface (CLI) commands, see the follo wing documentation: • Re gulatory Compliance and Safety Informati on for the Cisco Ser[...]

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    30 Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note 78-18335-01 Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security G uidelines This document is to be used in co njunction with th e documents listed i n the “Related Documentation” section. © 2007 Cisc o Systems, Inc. All rights reserv ed. CCSP , CCVP , the Cisc[...]