Dell M4001F User Manual

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Installation and Basic OperationRev 1.2Mellanox Technologies142.2.2 Removing an I/O Module Blank From the Chassis1. Unlock the I/O Module Blank by pushing the red latch release button.2. Pull the locking arm down to a position perpendicular to the front of the chassis.3. Pull the I/O Module Blank out of the chassis using the locking arm.2.2.3 Installing the Mellanox M4001[F, T, Q] Switch Into the Dell ChassisRefer to the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Hardware Owners Manual for more information.1. Follow the instructions in Section 2.2.1 or Section 2.2.2 to remove an old switch or an I/OModule Blank.2. On the new switch, push the red latch release button.3. Pull the lever forward until the lever is perpendicular to the front panel.4. Push the switch into the slot until the latching mechanism is against the bar.5. Push the lever on the latching mechanism up, making sure that the latching mechanismcatches the locking bar. The lever should now be parallel to the front panel.6. Check the indicator lights to make sure the switch has power.2.3 Power Connections and Initial Power OnThe I/O module will automatically power up when AC power is applied. There is no power switch.Immediately upon closing the latching mechanism check to make sure that the green switch LEDis lit.2.4 InfiniBand Cable InstallationAll cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on. To insert a cable, press the con-nector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly seated. The green LED indicatoraccompanying each port will light when the physical connection is established (that is, when theunit is powered on and a cable is plugged into the port with the other end of the connector pluggedinto a functioning port). After plugging in a cable, lock the connector using the latching mecha-nism particular to the cable vendor. The yellow LED will light if the subnet manager is runningMake sure the rack is stable on a solid floor and that the rack is filled from the bottomup. This will keep the center of gravity as low as possible reducing risk of tipping.The rack mounting is designed to fit the PowerEdge Chassis. Take precautions to guar-antee proper ventilation for air intake at the front of the chassis and exhaust at the rearin order to maintain good airflow at ambient temperature. Cable routing in particularshould not impede the air exhaust from the chassis.