When live power is delivered to the receptacles at the rear of the chassis, standby and main power is made available by the power supplies. The switch immediately comes to full power. Both the SP and SCP begin their boot processes.
The nodes of the IB fabric and hosts of the Ethernet network are operational and securely cabled to the switch.
The serial management console is operational, configured with correct parameters, and cabled to the switch. See Connect a Serial Management Device to the SER MGT Port.
The management network is operational and securely cabled to the switch.
The facility power source or power distribution device is properly cabled to the switch, available, and standing by.
All data, management, and power cabling to the switch is secure at the switch.
These actions occur in order:
All chassis status LEDs illuminate, then go dark.
The power supply LEDs indicate input power, then output power.
The fans spin up to maximum speed.
Full power is applied to all circuits and systems inside the switch.
Both the SP and SCP are powered on and booting up.
The SP LED slow blinks.
When the SP LED stops blinking and stays lit, and the OK LED lights, it is possible to log in to the SP.