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Installing the Switch
The following topics describe the installation of the switch. The topics are listed in
the order of completion.
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“Understanding the Installation” on page 15
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“Installing the InfiniBand Software Stack” on page 23
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“Unpacking the Chassis” on page 25
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“Preparing the Chassis” on page 29
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“Inspecting the Components” on page 45
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“Installing the Components” on page 63
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“Powering On the CMCs” on page 75
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“Powering On the Fabric Cards” on page 92
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“Powering On the Line Cards” on page 101
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“Connecting InfiniBand Cables” on page 108
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“Verifying the InfiniBand Fabric” on page 119
Related Information
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“Preparing the Site” on page 1
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Switch Administration
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Switch Remote Management
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Switch Service
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Switch Reference
Understanding the Installation
This topic provides you with a quick introduction to the installation process. Topics
include:
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