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6-2. Connecting InfiniBand Cable
This section describes how to connect or disconnect the InfiniBand cable.
For numbering of InfiniBand ports and orientation of connectors, refer to (2.6.7 Port Connector
Interfaces) and (4.1 Cable Installation) in the SwitchX 36-Port QSFP FDR InfiniBand System Hardware
User Manual.
Connecting InfiniBand cable
1.
Remove the protective cap from InfiniBand cable.
2.
Connect the InfiniBand cable connector to the connector on this product while confirming the
orientation of the connector.
Disconnecting InfiniBand cable
1.
While pulling the latch release mechanism of InfiniBand cable, hold the connector, and pull the
cable straight out carefully.
2.
Mount the protective cap to InfiniBand cable.
Push the InfiniBand cable firmly until it is locked.
Important
Use only the InfiniBand cable specified by NEC. Doing so may cause
malfunction of this product and the InfiniBand device.
Ask your service representative for the available InfiniBand cable.
Handle the InfiniBand cable carefully and gently.
Do not bend the InfiniBand cable forcibly.
Do not forcibly push the InfiniBand cable connector. Connectors are
designed to be inserted only in correct orientation and angle. If you feel
difficult to insert the connector, check if orientation is correct or not.
Make sure that connector and connecting part is not damaged such as
buckling, dusty, nor dirty.
To avoid incorrect connection, make sure the specification of cable and
shape of destination connector.
Pay attention not to damage the connector or make it dirty by dropping
the connector or drag the cable.
Do not apply excess force to connector and cable portion while the
cable is being connected. Do not step on the cable or put a heavy object
on the cable. Doing so may deform the cable.
Applying excess force to InfiniBand cable might damage the cable.
Important
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