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InfiniBand Modules
Overview
InfiniBand is a switch-based, point-to-point bidirectional serial link
network communications architecture. Acer offers three different
Infiniband modules:
•
4X QDR (40 Gb/s) switch with 20 internal ports and up to 16
external QSFP ports (3 models).
The main function of the AB7000 InifiniBand switch modules is to
provide high-speed interconnectivity among the blade modules and
with external peripherals. These are hot-pluggable modules that must
be installed in a double-wide at the lower right or top right of the
enclosure.
Note:
For any blade to access the InfiniBand module, it must first
have an InfiniBand card installed on its mainboard. See “Appendix
A: Troubleshooting” on page 581 for details on the Mezzanine
HCA cards that are available for use with the InfiniBand module.
Installation and Configuration of
InfiniBand Switch Modules
This section covers the installation, removal and configuration of
InfiniBand switch modules and InfiniBand pass-through modules.
Installing/Removing the InfiniBand Switch Module
Before installing the InfiniBand switch module make sure the cover to
the module has been installed before proceeding. Refer to the anti-
static precautions described in “Electrostatic discharge precautions” on
page vii.
The InifiniBand switch module must be installed into a double-wide
bay. Assuming that you have already created a double-wide bay out of
two single-wide bays, continue with the steps below. See “Double-
Wide Modules” on page 87 for details on setting up double-wide bays
in the AB7000 enclosure.
Summary of Contents for AB460 F1
Page 1: ...AB7000 Series User Guide ...
Page 14: ...xiv ...
Page 21: ...1 Document Description ...
Page 24: ...1 Document Description 4 ...
Page 25: ...2 Chassis Enclosure ...
Page 37: ...17 Figure 2 8 Enclosure Installed into Rack ...
Page 111: ...3 Server Blades Setup and Installation ...
Page 121: ...101 Figure 3 60 Card Installation ...
Page 171: ...151 4 DIMMs system memory 5 Airflow Deflector 6 CPU Heatsinks 7 Top Cover Item Description ...
Page 280: ...3 Server Blades Setup and Installation 260 ...
Page 281: ...4 Networking Switch Modules ...
Page 573: ...5 Acer Smart Blade Manager ...
Page 600: ...5 Acer Smart Blade Manager 580 ...
Page 601: ...Appendix A Troubleshooting ...
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