Adding an InfiniBand Network Fabric Switch (Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36)

2.2.2.2 Adding an InfiniBand Network Fabric Switch (Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36)

This procedure only applies to systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric.

Note:

The steps in this procedure are specific to Oracle Exadata Database Machine. They are not the same as the steps in the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 manual.

Unpack the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switch components from the packing cartons. The following items should be in the packing cartons:
- Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switch
- Cable bracket and rackmount kit
- Cable management bracket and cover
- Two rack rail assemblies
- Assortment of screws and captive nuts
- Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 documentation
The service label procedure on top of the switch includes descriptions of the preceding items.
X5 racks only: Remove the trough from the rack in RU1 and put the cables aside while installing the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switch. The trough can be discarded.
Install cage nuts in each rack rail in the appropriate holes.
Attach the brackets with cutouts to the power supply side of the switch.
Attach the C-brackets to the switch on the side of the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 ports.
Slide the switch halfway into the rack from the front. You need to keep it to the left side of the rack as far as possible while pulling the two power cords through the C-bracket on the right side.
Slide the server in rack location U2 out to the locked service position. This improves access to the rear of the switch during further assembly.
Install the slide rails from the rear of the rack into the C-brackets on the switch, pushing them up to the rack rail.
Attach an assembled cable arm bracket to the slide rail and using a No. 3 Phillips screwdriver, screw these together into the rack rail:
1. Install the lower screw loosely with the cable arm bracket rotated 90 degrees downward. This allows better finger access to the screw.
2. Rotate the cable arm bracket to the correct position.
3. Install the upper screw.
4. Tighten both screws.
If available, a screwdriver with a long-shaft (16-inch / 400mm) will allow easier installation such that the handle is outside the rack and beyond the cabling.
Push the switch completely into the rack from the front, routing the power cords through the cutout on the rail bracket.
Secure the switch to the front rack rail with M6 16mm screws. Tighten the screws using the No. 3 Phillips screwdriver.
Install the lower part of the cable management arm across the back of the switch.
Connect the cables to the appropriate ports.
Install the upper part of the cable management arm.
Slide the server in rack location U2 back into the rack.
Install power cords to the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switch power supply slots on the front.
Loosen the front screws to install the vented filler panel brackets. Tighten the screws, and snap on the vented filler panel in front of the switch.