Cisco SFS 3012 Multifabric Server Switch Quick Start Guide (Topspin 360 Quick Start Guide) Release 2.1.
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iii Contents Regulatory Notices.......................................... v FCC Statement .............................................................................................................................................v Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................v Electrical Cautions .....................................................................................................
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v Regulatory Notices FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
vi Ensure the ground connection on the power supply is correct and functioning before applying power to the Topspin system. CAUTION: Always ground yourself before touching any internal Topspin system components to avoid damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). CAUTION: The Topspin system has two power cables. The operator must disconnect all power cables before attempting to remove the system from the rack. CAUTION: Remove power cables by grasping the cable connector and pulling straight out.
vii CAUTION: Never place your hand inside an empty card or module bay. You should never have cause to place a hand anywhere inside the Topspin chassis. Unused card and module bays should always have a Topspin cover over the bay to ensure proper safety, ventilation, and cooling. CAUTION: The Topspin system contains hot-swappable controller, fan/blower tray, switch controller, power supply, and gateway expansion modules.
viii CAUTION: Only open, modify, or service laser devices as specified in the manufacturer documentation. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. CAUTION: In order to ensure eye safety, only the fiber-optic transceivers indicated in the following table may be used.
1 1 Topspin 360 Quick Start This document describes the basic steps required to install and configure the Topspin 360 system.
2 • 1 Topspin 360 Server Switch • 1 or 2 12-port InfiniBand switch blades • 1 or 2 power supplies • 1 or 2 fan trays • 1 or 2 system controllers • 2 rack-mount brackets and mounting screws • 1 power-supply blanking panel • 1 expansion card blanking panel • 1 console-cable kit, which includes a DB-9 M/F serial cable • 1 or 2 6-foot (1.
3 To install field replaceable units (FRUs), perform the following steps: 1. 2. Install any expansion modules (Fibre Channel gateways or Ethernet gateways): a. Remove any filler panels from slots that will have a card installed. Begin by filling the first gateway slot (slot 2). b. Install Ethernet and/or Fibre Channel gateways, as appropriate to your Topspin system. For more information, see “Install an Ethernet or Fibre Channel Gateway” in the Topspin 360 Hardware Guide.
4 7. Attach the side flanges to the sides of the chassis with the screws provided, as shown Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2. Figure 1-1: Positioning the Side Flanges Figure 1-2: Fastening the Side Flanges 8. If necessary for your rack, add fasteners with appropriate threads to your rack to prepare your rack for the rails.
5 9. Position the chassis brackets to the rack rails, as shown in Figure 1-3.
6 10. Screw the top and bottom of the front of the rails to the rack but do not fully tighten the screws. Figure 1-4 displays the rail loosely connected to the rack. NOTE: When you connect the rails, do not fully tighten the screws. When you slide the chassis into the rails, you may need to reposition the rails to align the flange screws with the rails.
7 11. Screw the top and bottom of the back of the rails to the rack, as shown in Figure 1-5.
8 12. Slide the Topspin 360 onto the rails as shown in Figure 1-6 and Figure 1-7.
9 13. Adjust the front of the rails (that you left loose in step 10) so that the threaded hole in the center of the front of the rail aligns with the screw in the flange. 14. Screw the flange screws tightly into the rails, as shown in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8: Securing the Chassis to the Rails 15. Firmly tighten the front rail screws.
10 • Flow control: None 3. Connect a power cord to your Topspin 360, then plug the cord in to an appropriate power source. The Topspin 360 boots. 4. After the system boots, press the Enter key several times to display the CLI login prompt. Example Login: 5. Enter super as your user ID and password to log in as a user with administrative privileges. Example Login: super Password: super Topspin-360> Assign a Static IP Address To configure basic Ethernet connectivity, perform the following steps: 1.
11 7. Save the configuration to preserve it between reboots. Example Topspin-360(config-if-mgmt-ethernet)# exit Topspin-360(config)# exit Topspin-360# copy running-config startup-config 8. Attach an Ethernet cable from the management port to the Ethernet router or switch. You are now ready to use the out-of-band Ethernet port to manage the system. Obtain an IP Address with DHCP 1. Enter the enable command. Example Topspin-360> enable Topspin-360# 2. Enter the configure command.
12 Use InfiniBand cables to connect the HCA in your host to the InfiniBand switch card of your Topspin 360. To plug in an InfiniBand cable, push the connector into the interface until you hear/feel a click. Figure 1-9: Fully Installed IB Cable with Pinch Connector Figure 1-10: Fully Installed IB Cable with Pull Connector NOTE: If your host does not provide an ample amount of free space around a given IB port, double-check that your IB cable connector engages fully.
13 To remove a cable with a pinch connector, pinch both sides of the back of the connector and pull the connector away from the port.
14 To remove a cable with a pull connector, grasp the connector with one hand and push it toward the port, then pull the latch away from the port with your other hand and gently wiggle the connector away from the port. 1. push connector toward port 2. pull latch away from port 3. pull connector away from port Figure 1-12: Removing a Pull Connector Install the Element Manager (GUI) 1. 2.
15 3. 4. Browse the CD-ROM. The GUI can be found in the following locations on the CD-ROM: a. Linux/install_linux.bin b. Solaris/install_solaris.bin c. Windows/install.exe Run the appropriate installation wizard: a. On Windows, double-click install.exe. b. On Solaris and Linux systems, enter sh ./install_yourOS.bin. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Launch Element Manager. a. On Linux platforms, change to the installation directory and run the Element Manager with ./TopspinEM. b.
16 Configure NTP To assign a NTP server, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the enable command. Example Topspin-360> enable Topspin-360# 2. Enter the configure command. Example Topspin-360# configure Topspin-360(config)# 3. Enter the ntp command with the server-one keyword and the IP address of the primary NTP server. Example Topspin-360(config)# ntp server-one 10.2.0.50 For more information, refer to the Topspin Command Line Interface Reference Guide. 4.
17 Launch Chassis Manager To launch Chassis Manager, perform the following steps: 1. Launch your Web browser. 2. Type the IP address of your Server Switch in the address field of your browser and press Enter. (You configured the IP address in Step 4.) A log-in window opens. Figure 1-13 displays the log-in window.
18 3. Enter your Server Switch user name and password in the login window and click the OK button. Chassis Manager loads in your browser window.
Index B basic connectivity ...................................................9 C configure basic connectivity ...................................9 connectivity, basic ..................................................9 E Element Manager, installing .................................14 I installation requirements .........................................1 installing Element Manager ..................................14 installing the chassis in a rack .................................
