Connecting The Fabric Interconnect To Other Equipment; Connecting To Client Servers - Oracle Fabric Interconnect Series User Manual

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Slide the HCA card into the socket making sure to fit the HCA faceplate into

place (1), then secure the HCA faceplate to the rear of the server (2). See

48, "Inserting the HCA card and Locking it in Place," on page

FIGURE 48

Note -

other methods of securing the HCA to the chassis. For example, some servers have a captive

screw on the rear of the chassis that holds the HCA in place. If your server does not use a

latching mechanism, consult your server's documentation for information about the proper

method for securing the HCA card.

When the HCA is installed, replace the cover and reattach cables per the server

manufacturer's instructions.

Connecting the Fabric Interconnect to Other Equipment

When you connect the Fabric Interconnect to other equipment and to facility power, follow this

order:

1. Client server(s)

2. Network switches and routers

3. AC power

Client servers are connected to the Fabric Interconnect through the Fabric Interconnect's Fabric

Board. The Fabric Interconnect has models which feature different Fabric Board options.

Fabric Interconnects

Oracle offers Fabric Interconnects with InfiniBand Fabric Boards:

The Fabric Interconnect F1-15 with a QDR Fabric Board

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Inserting the HCA card and Locking it in Place

The illustration shows a latching mechanism securing the HCA (2). Some servers have

Installing the Fabric Interconnect

Figure

77.

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