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7. Check the Status LEDs and confirm that all of the LEDs show status lights consistent with
normal operation.
4.2
Connecting UFM-SDN Appliance to the Network/Fabric
UFM requires both InfiniBand and Ethernet (out-of band management) connectivity where eth0
should be connected to a management network switch and both InfiniBand ports should be con-
nected to InfiniBand switches. They can be connected to the same switch, but Mellanox recom-
mends connecting to two separate switches, to ensure SM connectivity to the fabric.
Figure 20: Connecting Up the UFM-SDN Appliance
4.3
Grounding the Appliance
Check to determine if your local or national electrical codes require an external ground to all IT
components. If so, connect a ground wire to one of the casing screws and connect the other end to
a valid ground. If you choose not to use the ground screw, make sure that the rack is properly
Any amber status LEDs are a cause for concern and must be dealt with immediately.
It can take up to 5 minutes to boot up, during which time the status LED may indicate
red.
