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Cisco SFS 7008P InfiniBand Server Switch Installation and Configuration Note

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Installing the Cisco SFS 7008P Switch into a Rack

Figure 8

Management I/O Modules Located in the Back of the Unit

Configuring and Connecting Host Channel Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter

This section briefly describes configuring your InfiniBand host. Download the configuration software
and an integrated suite of drivers including IPoIB, SRP, SDP, uDAPL and MPI from the Cisco Software
Center at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center

Install the Host Channel Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter by doing the following:

Step 1

Power down the host system following proper grounding procedures.

Step 2

Unpack the HCA module and insert it into an open 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot.

Step 3

Power on the host system.

Installing Host Channel Expansion Card Linux Drivers

Make sure your Linux kernel is supported. See www.cisco.com for a list of supported versions.

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Management I.O

modules

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Chassis ID

Main air

exhaust

4x copper
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