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Oracle® F2 Long Range InfiniBand Module User's Guide

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Updated: December 2016
 
 

Connect Cables

  1. Identify the prerequisite and subsequent installation tasks that you must perform in conjunction with this task.

    See Installation Task Overview.

  2. Attach the cable to the appropriate connector of the node or host.
  3. Route and bundle the data cables through the physical topology.
  4. Bring the cable to the location in the rack where the module is installed.
  5. If a plug is present, remove the plug from the optical transceiver receptacle. Orient the optical transceiver squarely and horizontally with the QSFP+ port that you selected, then carefully insert the transceiver into the port on the module until you feel a detent or click.

    Note -  Ensure the metal clip on the optical transceiver is in the closed position.
  6. Remove the protective cap from the fiber cable connector. Orient the cable connector into the transceiver's receptacle squarely and horizontally, until you feel a detent or click.
    image:Illustration shows the IB cable being attached.
  7. Repeat Step 2 to Step 6 for any other transceivers and cables to be connected.
  8. If the rack rear door is installed, close and secure it.
  9. Verify the module installation.

    See Verify Module Installation.

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