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QDR InfiniBand Switch Platform User Manual
9.
Tighten the capture nuts.
10.
Tighten all eight screws for the caged nuts to 9.2 Nm or 81.5 pound inches.
11.
Ground the switch.
12.
Plug in the power cord.
13.
You can start connecting all of the cables to the switch.
5.2.4 Grounding the Switch
Check to determine if your local or national electrical codes require an external ground to all IT
components. If so, connect a ground wire to one of the casing screws and connect the other end to
a valid ground. If you choose to not use the ground screw, make sure that the rack is properly
grounded and that there is a valid ground connection between the chassis of the switch and the
rack. Test the ground using an Ohm meter.
Some national and/or local codes may require IT components to be bonded and exter-
nally grounded (not including the power cord ground). You must follow all national and
local codes when installing this equipment.
5.2.5 Power Connections and Initial Power On
The power cord is included in the installation kit.
5.2.6 InfiniBand Cable Installation
All cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on. To insert a cable, press the con-
nector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly seated. The orange LED indicator cor-
responding to each QSFP port will light when the physical connection is established (that is, when
the unit is powered on and a cable is plugged into the port with the other end of the connector
plugged into a functioning port). After plugging in a cable, lock the connector using the latching
Caution: The switch platform will automatically power on when AC power is applied.
There is no power switch.
Caution: After inserting a power cable and confirming the green system status LED
light is on; make sure that the Fan Status indicator shows green.
If the fan status indicator is not green then unplug the power connection and call your
supplier.
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