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2 Installation and Basic Operation
2.1 Switch Platform Hardware Overview
Figure 2 shows the front and rear panel views of the QSFP switch. The figure shows port configurations for
the switch systems, including the dual hot-swap power supplies, and hot-swap fan module, I2C connector,
RJ45 connector, USB connectors, VGA port connector, and various status LEDs.
All InfiniBand connectivity is via the rear panel. All connectors can support active cables.
2.1.1 Status LEDs
System
Status
Indicators
Switch Fan
Status
Indicators
PSU Status
Indicators
2.1.1.1 System Status Indicators
The System Status Indicators are located just to the left of the primary power supply unit, and labeled "Sys.".
The following status conditions are possible:
Rev 1.5
Figure 2: QSFP Switch System Front and Back Panels
Figure 3: Power and System LEDs
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Latch release mechanism
Handle
DC output from
the PSU is OK
There is a fault
in the PSU
Input AC voltage
is good