Installation
System Installation and Initialization
Installation and initialization of the system require attention to the normal mechanical, power, and thermal precautions for rack-mounted equipment.
The rack mounting holes conform to the EIA-310 standard for 19-inch racks. Take precautions to guarantee proper ventilation in order to
maintain good airflow at ambient temperature.
Unless otherwise specified, NVIDIA products are designed to work in an environmentally controlled data center with low levels of gaseous and
dust (particulate) contamination.
The operation environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness
level.
The installation procedure for the system involves the following phases:
Step
Procedure
1
Follow the safety warnings
2
Pay attention to the air flow consideration within the system and rack
3
Make sure that none of the package contents is missing or damaged
4
Mount the system into a rack enclosure
5
Power on the system
6
Perform system bring-up
7
[Optional] FRU replacements
Safety Warnings
Prior to the installation, please review the safety warnings. Note that not all warnings may apply to all models.
Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other languages, refer to the
Instructions
document available on mellanox.com.
Safety Warnings (English)
Installation Instructions
Read all installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the power source.
Bodily Injury Due to Weight
Use enough people to safely lift this product.
Heavy Equipment
This equipment is heavy and should be moved using a mechanical lift to avoid injuries.
See
Safety
Warnings
Air Flow
Package Contents
19" System Mounting Options
Initial Power On
System Bring-Up
FRU Replacements
1U Switch Installation Safety