Installing the Fabric Interconnect

This chapter describes the physical installation and cabling of the Oracle Fabric Interconnect. Installation in a 4-post equipment rack and a standard Sun/Oracle 27” rack are described.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Oracle Fabric Interconnect Overview

• Site Preparation

• Unpacking the System

• Installing the Fabric Interconnect F1-15 in a 4-Post Rack

• Installing the Cable Management Assembly

• Installing the Fabric Interconnect F1-4 in a 4-Post Rack

• Understanding Chassis Components and Indicators

• Installing an I/O Module

• Install a Host Channel Adapter

• Connecting the Fabric Interconnect to Other Equipment

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  Note - Identify and resolve any potential installation or cabling issues before beginning the installation and cabling procedures in this chapter.

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