User manual
QDR InfiniBand Switch Platform User Manual Rev 1.2
Mellanox Technologies
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5.3 Disassembly of the Switch from the Rack
5.3.1 Disassembly Procedure — Single Switch Centered Installation
To disassemble the switch from the rack:
1. Unplug and remove all connectors.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the ground wire.
4. Remove the four M6 screws holding the switch to the rack. Support the switch while remov-
ing the screws, or the switch may fall out of the rack.
5. Slide the switch out of the rack.
6. Remove the rails.
7. Remove the caged nuts.
5.4 Disposal
For proper disassembly instructions see the Mellanox website.
5.5 Updating Firmware
When you buy the switch, it comes with the latest firmware burned on the board. All firmware
updates should be done in-band. Go to the Mellanox Website and confirm that the firmware is the
latest. If not reburn the latest firmware from the download site. New firmware versions will be
posted on the Mellanox firmware download page:
http://www.mellanox.com => Support > Download Center.
You will need the Mellanox Firmware Tools package to update firmware for this switch. It can also
be downloaded from:
http://www.mellanox.com. => Support > InfiniBand Software and Drivers.
This switch needs to be supported when it is being disassembled.
According to the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, all waste electrical and elec-
tronic equipment (EEE) should be collected separately and not disposed of with
regular household waste.
Dispose of this product and all of its parts in a responsible and environmentally
friendly way.