Qlogic InfiniBand 12200-BS01, Quick Start Manual

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Step 2. Mount the Switch

1.

Install applicable rack mounting hardware and switch in a standard 19" rack as described in the 

QLogic 

12000 Hardware Installation Guide

.

Step 3. Apply Power to the Switch

NOTE:

Refer to 

QLogic 12000 Hardware Installation Guide

 for applicable safety warnings.

1.

Attach the AC power cord(s) to the switch and wall outlets or power strips.

2.

When the switch is plugged into an AC power outlet:

a.

The system powers up.

b.

The fans start.

c.

The switch, power supply, and fan LEDs light up.

NOTE:

For the 12800 switches, make certain the DC On switch is illuminated. If it is not, press 

the button to supply power.

Step 4. Connect Cables

1.

Connect a Category 5 or 6 (Cat 5/6) Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector(s) on the switch. Connect 
the other end of the Cat 5/6 to the OOB LAN workstation or Ethernet switch.

2.

12800 series: Connect a DB-9 to RJ-11 adapter to each RJ-11 cable. Connect the cable(s) to the 
switch serial ports.

3.

12300/12400: Connect an RJ-11 cable to each serial port on the switch.

4.

Connect the switch to IB-enabled hosts using QSFP IB copper or fiber-optic cables.

Step 5. Change the Default System IP Address and Gateway IP Address

1.

Change the default system IP address (192.168.100.9) and gateway IP address (255.255.255.0) as 
detailed in the 

QLogic 12000 Hardware Installation Guide

. Obtain the new IP address and subnet mask 

from a network administrator.

Step 6. Add equipment to the network

RJ-11 Serial 
cable

N/A

1

1

2

2

2

2

Power Cords

2

2

2

4

4

6

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Table 1.  12000-Series Components

Component

12200

12300

12400-6/12

12800-040

12800-120

12800-180

12800-360