Grid Director 4036E Installation Manual
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8
Operation
8.1
Operation Overview
This chapter describes how to power on and operate the Grid Director 4036E, once the
installation is complete. The Grid Director 4036E operation consists of making sure that the
switch starts up properly and that any initialization problems are resolved.
8.2
Powering the Grid Director 4036E
To start up the 4036E unit:
Verify that the 4036E chassis is secure within the rack.
Verify that the InfiniBand cables are plugged into the rear panel ports.
Verify that the AC electrical mains outlet(s) is available to connect the 4036E AC cable(s).
CAUTION:
Ensure that all site power requirements have been met before connecting the chassis to the
power source.
NOTE:
Line cords should be connected to separate AC circuits for maximum fault tolerance in
the event of power problems.
For more details regarding the unit’s indicators, refer to
Grid Director 4036E LED
Indicators
(on page
23
).
Once the 4036E chassis is secure within the rack, you can prepare the electrical cables to
connect to the power distribution source.
To start up the Grid Director 4036E:
1.
Ensure that all site power requirements have been met before connecting the chassis to a
power source.
2.
Before turning on the power, verify that the power supplies and fan tray are properly
inserted.
3.
At the front of the Grid Director 4036E, plug the power cord into the power receptacle.
Repeat for the other power supply, if present.
4.
Check that the power supply indicator light is green. Repeat for the other power supply, if
present.
5.
Check for the following Grid Director 4036E status indicators:
PWR: Lights in green, indicating that the Grid Director 4036E is functional.
