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Preface

Related Documentation

Documentation, Support, and Training

Third-Party Web Sites

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Administration

Administering the Switch

Understanding Administrative Commands

Monitoring the Switch

Monitoring the InfiniBand Fabric

Controlling the Switch

Controlling the InfiniBand Fabric

Diagnosing a Problem

Identifying the Problem

Troubleshooting the Switch

Understanding Signal Routing Through the Switch

Understanding Switch Startup and Component Addition

Switch GUIDs Overview

Remote Management

Understanding ILOM on the Switch

ILOM Documentation

ILOM Overview

Supported Features

Understanding ILOM Targets

Installing the ILOM Firmware

Firmware Layout

rupgrade_tool Application

Download the ILOM Firmware

Install the ILOM Firmware

Administering ILOM (CLI)

CLI Overview

Access ILOM From the CLI

Switching Between the ILOM Shell and the Linux Shell

Monitoring ILOM Targets (CLI)

Controlling ILOM Targets (CLI)

Upgrading the Switch Firmware Through ILOM (CLI)

Administering ILOM (Web Interface)

Web Interface Overview

Access ILOM From the Web Interface

Monitoring ILOM Targets (Web Interface)

Controlling ILOM Targets (Web Interface)

Upgrading the Switch Firmware Through ILOM (Web Interface)

Understanding ILOM Commands

cd Command

create Command

delete Command

dump Command

exit Command

help Command

load Command

set Command

show Command

version Command

Installation

Preparing the Site

Routing Service Cables

Understanding InfiniBand Cabling

Understanding Switch Specifications

Installing the Switch

Understanding the Installation

Installing the InfiniBand Software Stack

Unpacking the Chassis

Preparing the Chassis

Inspecting the Components

Installing the Components

Powering On the CMCs

Powering On the Fabric Cards

Powering On the Line Cards

Connecting InfiniBand Cables

Verifying the InfiniBand Fabric

Service

Servicing the Switch

Understanding Service Procedures

Antistatic Precautions

Suggested Tools

Component Addressing

Connector Addressing

Replaceable Components

Servicing the Power Supplies

Inspecting the Power Supplies

Power Supply Identification

Inspect the Power Supply Hardware

Inspect the Power Supply Connectors

Power Off a Power Supply

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Power On a Power Supply

Servicing the CMCs

Inspecting the CMC

CMC Identification

Inspect the CMC Hardware

Inspect the CMC Connectors

Power Off a CMC

Remove a CMC

Install a CMC

Power On a CMC

Servicing the Fans

Inspecting the Fans

Fan Identification

Inspect the Fan Hardware

Inspect the Fan Connector

Remove a Fan

Install a Fan

Servicing the Fabric Cards and Fabric Card Fillers

Inspecting the Fabric Cards

Fabric Card Identification

Inspect the Fabric Card Chassis

Inspect the Fabric Card Retainer Bolts

Inspect the Fabric Card Fans

Inspect the Fabric Card XBOW Connectors

Power Off a Fabric Card

Remove a Fabric Card or Fabric Card Filler

Install a Fabric Card or Fabric Card Filler

Power On a Fabric Card

Servicing the InfiniBand Cables

Inspecting the InfiniBand Cables

InfiniBand Cable Identification

Inspect the InfiniBand Cable Hardware

Inspect the InfiniBand Cable Connectors

Remove an InfiniBand Cable

Install an InfiniBand Cable

Servicing the Line Cards

Inspecting the Line Cards

Line Card Identification

Inspect the Line Card Chassis

Inspect the Line Card Retainer Bolts

Inspect the Line Card XBOW Connectors

Inspect the Line Card CXP Connectors

Power Off a Line Card

Remove a Line Card

Install a Line Card Filler

Remove a Line Card Filler

Install a Line Card

Power On a Line Card

Doing Supportive Software Tasks

Reperform Initial Setup

Configure CMCs for Identical Addresses

Upgrading the Firmware

Set Up a TFTP Server

Reference

Command Reference

Understanding Switch-Specific Commands

Understanding CLIA Commands

Understanding InfiniBand Software Commands

Index

Remove an InfiniBand Cable

This procedure describes how to remove the cables from one line card, so that line card can be replaced. If you are removing cables for several line cards or all line cards, work from the upper line card down. This way, you have more working space as your task progresses.

If you are removing a cable from the switch to replace that cable, consider the following:


Note - If you are disconnecting all cables for a line card replacement, begin at connector 5A.


  1. Identify the prerequisite and subsequent tasks you must perform in conjunction with this procedure, to achieve a goal.

    See the table in Servicing the InfiniBand Cables.

  2. Locate the connector at 5A or 6A.

    This cable is the upper cable.

  3. Grasp the cable connector to support its weight and apply the removal force.
  4. Pull on the loop of the retractor strap while simultaneously pulling on the cable connector.

    The cable connector comes free.


    Illustration shows a InfiniBand cable being removed.
  5. Carefully move the cable out of the main trunk of the cable tree.
    Illustration shows an InfiniBand cable being unthreaded from the cable tree.

    Note - “A” cables stack on top of “B” cables. For example, the cable for 5A is on top of the cable for 5B.


  6. If you are disconnecting cables for a cable replacement, follow these steps:

    Otherwise, go to Step 7.

    1. Unthread the cable out of the side branch of the cable tree, and off of the cable curve.
    2. Gently lower the cable to the floor.

      Caution

      Caution - Do not allow the cable to drop or strike the floor. Jerking, bending, pulling on, or dropping the cable can damage the cable.


    3. Go to Step 8.
  7. If you are disconnecting all cables for a line card replacement, gently lower the cable so that it is hanging from the side branch.
  8. Consider your next steps:
    • If you are removing a cable from connectors 0A through 5B, repeat Step 3 through Step 7, moving to the left for cables 5B, 4A, 4B, and so on to 0B or the cable that needs replacement.
    • If you are removing a cable from connectors 6A through 11B, repeat Step 3 through Step 7, moving to the right for cables 6B, 7A, 7B, and so on to 11B or the cable that needs replacement.
    • If you are disconnecting all cables for a line card replacement, repeat Step 3 through Step 7, moving to the left for cables 5B, 4A, 4B, and so on to 0B and then moving to the right for cables 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, and so on to 11B.
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