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Contents: 3454-CAC spine switch
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1x 100G Mellanox SN2700 switch
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1x Category 6 Ethernet cable
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1x 0.5M 100GbE cable
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2x 3.0M 100GbE cable
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2X 10M 100GbE cable
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Power cords (2)
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Cable management bracket
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Velcro Kit
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Power cord retainers (2)
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Safety Documentation (CD and this document)
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Additional hardware (not used with duct solution)
Installation procedure
Pay Attention!
All components must have the same airflow direction when installed in the rack. Cold air
enters at the front of the rack and exits at the rear of the rack. A mismatch in the air
flow direction will affect the heat dissipation. Switches must plan for power supply-to-
connector airflow. i.e. switch network connections must be facing the rear of the rack.
The switch includes a fresh air duct kit that directs cold air from the front of the rack to
the power supply side inlets.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY INLET OR EXHAUST DUCTS,
VENTS OR PORTS. Blocked cooling access will adversely affect the
performance of your Cloud Pak for Data System and may void your warranty.
Installing 100G spine switches in a rack
Before you begin
Tip Removing the rack doors and side panels makes installing the switches easier.
About this task
To install dual 100G switches in a 2U EIA horizontal mounting space of the rack,
complete the following steps:
Procedure
, Pub # G229-9054 included with the unit.
