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Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch
Installation and Configuration Note
This document describes how to install and configure the Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch.
For details about the Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch and switch components, see the
Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Hardware Installation Guide.
Contents
This document contains the following sections:
• Safety Overview, page 2
Parts List, page 3
Required Tools, page 4
Installation Guidelines, p
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Safety Overview Safety Overview The warnings in this section, along with warnings that appear within the text of this document, apply to the installation and configuration of the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch. For warning translations and safety information, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Server Fabric Switches: 7000D, 7000P, 7008P, 7012, 7024, 3012R, and 3504. Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation t
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Parts List Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017 Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable ground
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Required Tools An accessory kit containing the following: – One or two power cords, depending upon your configuration – One console cable connector kit – Two fixed rack ear brackets – Two adjustable rack ear brackets – One disposable ESD grounding wrist strap – One rack-mount hardware kit with six M4x 8 mm flat-head Phillips screws – One copy of this Cisco SFS 3504 Multifabric Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note document – One copy of the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Informa
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Preparing to Install Preparing to Install To prepare for your installation, unpack the product, ensure that all necessary components are available, and perform the following steps: Step 1 Remove all components from the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch shipping container, and identify them according to the “Parts List” section on page 3. Warning Two people are required to lift the chassis. Grasp the chassis underneath the lower edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back strai
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INPUT FAN OUTPUT INPUT FAN OUTPUT OK OK FAIL OK OK FAIL SFS3500 Series SFS3500 Series ALL FASTENERS MUST BE ALL FASTENERS MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED PRIOR TO FULLY ENGAGED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF POWER SUPPLY OPERATION OF POWER SUPPLY 100-240V 100-240V 8-4A 8-4A 50/60Hz 50/60Hz ! CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING ! CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch You can install the switch in the rack with the
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INPUT FAN OUTPUT OK OK FAIL INPUT FAN OUTPUT OK OK FAIL SFS3500 Series SFS3500 Series ALL FASTENERS MUST BE ALL FASTENERS MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF POWER SUPPLY FULLY ENGAGED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF POWER SUPPLY 100-240V 8-4A 100-240V 8-4A 50/60Hz 50/60Hz ! CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING ! CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Step 3 Slide the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch between the rack posts (see Figure 2), until t
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SFS3500 Series Ethernet Gateway 1 SFS3500 Series FC Gateway 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 ! ! Fault OK OK Link 100/1000Base T ! 1 2 3 4 5 TX/RX 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OK Link D TX/RX Link Cisco SFS3504 Multifabric Switch Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Note The least amount of protrusion for the adjustable brackets must be 1/2 inch beyond the inside end of the guide rail. The adjustable bracket should always be fully supported by the guide rails. Installing with the Data Connection Cables Flush-front
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SFS S ri s Ether t G te y SFS3500 Series FC Gateway 1 2 3 4 5 R 6 1 2 3 4 ! Fault ! O OK Link 100/1000Base T ! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 X/RX OK ink D 3500 e e ne a wa TX/ X Link K T L Cisco SFS3504 Multifabric Switch Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Step 3 Attach the two rack ear brackets to the data-connection end of the chassis using a Phillips screwdriver and the six M4 x 8 mm screws provided (three for each bracket), as shown in Figure 4. Use the three holes of the rack ear br
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SFS3500 Series Ethernet Gateway SFS3500 Series FC Gateway 1 2 3 TX/RX Link 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 ! Fault ! OK OK Link 100/1000Base T ! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TX/RX OK 12 Link D Cisco SFS3504 Multifabric Switch Installing the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Figure 5 Sliding the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Between Rack Posts and Inserting Brackets Step 5 Slide the two adjustable brackets, from the back, between each of the guide rails that are attached on either side of the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch at
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Verifying the Installation Verifying the Installation To verify your installation and configure basic connectivity, you must power-on the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch and configure it through the serial console port from a terminal or workstation. Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Statement 1034 To verify the installation of your Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch, perform the following steps: Step 1 Use the ser
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Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Step 6 Enter the show card command to verify that the switch is operational and that the system acknowledges the new module and has brought it online. If the output of the show card command shows the oper code as “normal” and boot status as “success,” as shown in the example below, proceed to the next step in configuring the switch. SFS-3504> show card ================================================================================
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Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Obtaining an IP Address from the DHCP Server for Ethernet Management This section describes how to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server by default. Note DHCP is enabled by default on the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch. To obtain an IP address using the default enabled DHCP, you must obtain the MAC address. The MAC address is printed on a label on your Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch in the following format: AA:BB:CC:DD:EE. Use the MAC address to c
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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 cable) 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 serial port. After you connect the serial console port, you may configure a static IP address for the Ethernet management interface by performing the following steps: Step 1 Wait for the login prompt. Login: Step 2 Enter the username and passwo
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10 Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Connecting InfiniBand Hosts This section provides a brief overview for connecting your IB hosts. For detailed instructions, see the documentation for the specific HCA. Use IB cables to connect the HCA in your host to the IB switch module of your Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch. To insert an IB cable with a pinch connector, pinch both sides of the back of the connector, and push the connector into the interface. (See Figure 6.) Figure 6 InfiniBand
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Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Note If your host does not provide enough free space around a given IB port, verify that your IB cable connector engages completely. Wiggle your connector back and forth to be sure that both sides of the connector have locked firmly into place. To remove a cable with a pinch connector, pinch both sides of the back of the connector, and pull the connector away from the port. (See Figure 8.) Figure 8 Removing a Pinch Connector Press here Press here
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Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Configuring the System Clock You can configure the system clock to show the time, date, and time zone, and you can configure daylight savings time, if appropriate for your location. For more information, see the Cisco SFS Product Family Command Reference. Setting the System Clock To set the system clock, perform the following steps: Step 1 Enter the enable command to enter privileged EXEC mode: SFS-3504> enable SFS-3504# Step 2 Enter the clock set
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Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Setting Daylight Savings Time To configure daylight savings time, perform the following steps: Step 1 Enter the enable command to enter privileged EXEC mode: SFS-3504> enable SFS-3504# Step 2 Enter the configure command to enter configuration mode: SFS-3504# configure SFS-3504(config)# Step 3 Enter clock summer-time command: SFS-3504(config)# clock summer-time Step 4 Save the configuration to preserve it between reboots by entering the exit command to
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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 to manage a single InfiniBand chassis. To launch Chassis Manager, perform the following steps: Step 1 Launch your web browser. Chassis Manager supports the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6 or later Netscape Navigator Version 6 or later Mozilla Version 1.4 or later Step 2 Type the management IP address of your serv
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Configuring the Cisco SFS 3504 Server Switch Figure 11 Chassis Manager For more information about Chassis Manager, see the Cisco SFS Product Family Chassis Manager User Guide. Installing the Element Manager GUI (Optional) Element Manager runs on Linux, Solaris, and Windows platforms. Follow installation instructions for the appropriate platform. For more information about the Element Manager tasks, see the Cisco SFS Product Family Element Manager User Guide. To install Element Manager, your
