Document Outline

• Regulatory Notices
  • FCC Statement
  • Safety Information
    • Electrical Cautions
    • General Cautions
  • Contact Information
• Features Overview
  • System Architecture
    • Hot Standby
    • InfiniBand Connectivity
    • Flexibility
    • Hi-Availability
    • Non-Blocking Architecture
  • About the Topspin 270 Chassis
    • Diagram of the Chassis
    • Chassis Slot Numbering
    • Dimensions
    • Connections
    • LEDs
    • Power Supplies
    • Fan Trays
    • Management Interface Modules
    • Fabric Controller Modules
    • Node and Core Slots
    • Line Interface Modules (LIM)
    • Chassis ID Module
    • Rack Alarm
  • Administrative Features
    • Real-Time Clock
    • Latency
    • Non-Volatile Memory
    • Vital Product Data Storage
    • Diagnostics
• Installing the Topspin 270 System
  • Prepare the Site
    • Read the Cautionary Statements
    • Prepare the Physical Environment for the Topspin 270 System
  • Mount the Topspin 270 Chassis in a Rack
    • Requirements
    • Rack Mount Installation
  • Install Optional HA Components
  • Connect Management Devices
    • Attach a Serial Console Cable to a PC or Terminal
    • Connect an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Management Port
    • Recommended Management Configuration
    • Power on the Chassis
  • Configure Basic Connectivity
    • Assigning an Address Statically
    • Assigning an Address Dynamically
  • Connect Network Devices
    • About Connectors
    • Connecting InfiniBand Devices
  • Manage the System
    • (Optional) Launch the Chassis Manager
    • (Optional) Install the Element Manager GUI
• Managing Individual Components
  • About the Field Replaceable Units
  • Power Supply Modules
    • About the Power Supply Modules
    • Removing a Power Supply Module
    • Installing a New Power Supply Module
  • Fan Tray Modules
    • About the Fan Tray Modules
    • Removing a Fan Module
    • Installing a Fan Module
  • Fabric Controllers
    • About the Fabric Controllers
    • Removing a Fabric Controller
    • Installing a Fabric Controller
    • Upgrading the Controller Card
  • Line Interface Management Modules (LIM)
    • About LIM Cards
    • Removing a LIM Card
    • Installing a LIM Module
  • Management Interface Modules
    • About Management Interface Modules
    • Removing a Management Interface Module
    • Installing a Management Interface Module
  • Chassis ID Modules
    • About Chassis ID Modules
    • Removing a Chassis ID Module
    • Installing a Replacement Chassis ID Module
• Administrative Tasks
  • Upgrade all Cards in a Chassis
    • Upgrading a Topspin 270 with Element Manager
  • Upgrading an Individual Controller Card
    • Upgrading a Controller Card with the CLI
  • Upgrading Individual Node Cards
    • Upgrading a Node Card with Element Manager
• Monitoring the Topspin 270 System
  • Interpreting the Front Panel LEDs
    • System-Wide Status LED
    • Power Supply LEDs
    • Fan LEDs
    • Fabric Controller LEDs
  • Interpreting the Back Panel LEDs
    • Management Interface Module LEDs
    • Chassis ID LEDs
    • LIM Status LEDs
    • InfiniBand Port LEDs
  • Monitoring the System with Chassis Manager
    • Monitor the Device
    • Monitor the Cards
    • Monitor the InfiniBand Ports
    • Monitor the Power Supplies
    • Monitor the Fans
    • Monitor the Temperature
  • Monitoring the System with Element Manager
    • Interpreting the Summary Tab
    • Interpreting the Power Supplies Tab
    • Interpreting the Fans Tab
    • Interpreting the Sensors Tab
  • Monitor the System With the CLI
• Hardware Diagnostic Tests
  • About Diagnostic Tests
    • LED Tests
    • Self Tests
  • Run Card Tests
    • Run a Card Self-Test
  • Run Chassis Tests
    • Run a Chassis Standard Test
  • Run Fan Tests
    • Run a Self-Test on a Fan
  • Run Power Supply Tests
    • Run a LED Test on the Power Supply
    • Run a Self-Test on a Power Supply
  • Displaying Hardware Errors
• Specifications and Compliance Certifications
  • Chassis and Management Interface
  • Electrical Specifications
  • EMC/Immunity
  • Safety
  • Acoustics
  • Product Markings
• Index