Features overview, Installing the topspin 270 system – Cisco SFS 7008 User Manual

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Regulatory Notices........................................ vii

FCC Statement.......................................................................................................................................... vii
Safety Information .................................................................................................................................... vii

Electrical Cautions....................................................................................................................... vii
General Cautions........................................................................................................................... ix

Contact Information................................................................................................................................... ix

1: Features Overview ................................... 11

System Architecture...................................................................................................................................11

Hot Standby .................................................................................................................................. 11
InfiniBand Connectivity ............................................................................................................... 12
Flexibility...................................................................................................................................... 12
Hi-Availability .............................................................................................................................. 12
Non-Blocking Architecture........................................................................................................... 13

About the Topspin 270 Chassis .................................................................................................................13

Diagram of the Chassis ................................................................................................................. 13
Chassis Slot Numbering................................................................................................................ 15
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... 16
Connections .................................................................................................................................. 16
LEDs ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Power Supplies ............................................................................................................................. 16
Fan Trays ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Management Interface Modules ................................................................................................... 17
Fabric Controller Modules............................................................................................................ 18
Node and Core Slots ..................................................................................................................... 18
Line Interface Modules (LIM) ...................................................................................................... 19
Chassis ID Module........................................................................................................................ 19
Rack Alarm ................................................................................................................................... 19

Administrative Features.............................................................................................................................20

Real-Time Clock........................................................................................................................... 20
Latency.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Non-Volatile Memory................................................................................................................... 20
Vital Product Data Storage ........................................................................................................... 20
Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................... 20

2: Installing the Topspin 270 System ........... 21

Prepare the Site ..........................................................................................................................................21

Read the Cautionary Statements ................................................................................................... 21
Prepare the Physical Environment for the Topspin 270 System .................................................. 21

Mount the Topspin 270 Chassis in a Rack ................................................................................................22

Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 22
Rack Mount Installation................................................................................................................ 22

Install Optional HA Components ..............................................................................................................25