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instruction in the Installation Guide, "Configuring the Switch for the First Time ", must be done
before any remote management is available.
This connector does not work in unmanaged (externally managed) switches.
2.1.4.2 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
The Ethernet connection
This connector does not work in unmanaged (externally managed) switches.
2.1.4.3 I2C Connector
The I2C connection provides access to Flash and EEPROMs.
2.2
Switch Platform Installation and Operation
Installation and initialization of the switch platform are straightforward processes, requiring atten-
tion to the normal mechanical, power, and thermal precautions for rack-mounted equipment.
The switch platform does not require any programming or configuration to operate as a basic
InfiniBand switch and includes all of the necessary functionality to operate with external standard
InfiniBand Subnet Management software.
An Internal Management option is available for the switch platform which includes InfiniBand
Subnet Management software embedded internally in the switch. This section describes the instal-
lation process and basic operation of the switch platform. Please first read the warnings sub-sec-
tion carefully before carrying on with installation procedures.
2.2.1 Installation Safety Warnings
For Safety Warnings in French see Section E,"Avertissements de sécurité d'installation (French),"
on page 49, and for German see Section F,"Installation - Sicherheitshinweise (German)," on page
51.
For Special Regulations Regarding Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway see
Section G,"Special Regulations Regarding Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway," on page 53.
1. Installation Instructions
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provides access for remote management.
Read all installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the
power source.
Installation and Basic Operation
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