QDR InfiniBand Switch Platform User Manual
Rev 2.9
Mellanox Technologies
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3.4.2.4
USB interface
There is a single USB connector. This connector can be used to install software and or firmware
upgrades using a disc on key or similar memory device that has a USB connector.
This connector is not found on unmanaged (externally managed) switches.
3.4.2.5
I2C Interface
There is an I2C connector on the far left of the power side of the switch.
This interface is for Debug
and Troubleshooting only.
This connector can be used to install firmware upgrades, should the FW
image be damaged and cannot be upgraded through a host PC or remotely. This interface is for
FAEs and advanced users only.
3.5
Package Contents
Before you install your new IS50XX switch, unpack the system and check to make sure that all the
parts have been sent, check this against the parts list. Check the parts for visible damage that may
have occurred during shipping.
The switch comes packed with the following items:
• 1) switch
• 1) power cable for each PSU– Type B 6ft US 125V 10A chord. See “Replacement Parts Order-
ing Numbers” on page 71. to order power cords for various countries. A single power cord for
each power supply unit can be ordered at no extra charge.
• 1) rail kit; there are three options for the kit
MIS000079 – kit for a short switch in a shallow rack 38cm to 50cm
MIS000083 – kit for a short switch in a standard rack 50cm to 80cm
MIS000085 – kit for a standard switch in standard rack 50cm to 80cm
Note: Kit # MIS000085 is for standard depth switches only.
• 1) harness; HAR000028 – Harness for IS5025, IS5030 and IS5035 switches
• 1) CD
The unmanaged switches are Plug and Play and all firmware updates should be done
in-band. The I2C connection should only be used if the FW image was corrupted to the
point that the regular FW tools cannot successfully reburn the correct image.
FabricIT™ EFM Web User Interface (WebUI) or FabricIT™ EFM Command Line
Interface (CLI).
