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Installation Instructions  

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Attach parts D and E (x2 of each) to the switch. Push the switch chassis' pins through the slider key holes, until locking occurs. Pay attention to the rack's type.

Short racks (430-580mm):


Standard racks (580-800mm):

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Short racks:

Standard racks:

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Install 8 cage nuts (B) in the desired 1U slots of the rack. 

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Do not tighten the screws yet.

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6

Tighten all M6 screws (C) with a torque of 4.5±0.5.

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Optional - Using a cable retainer:
Insert the retainer anchor into the designated slot above the power cord inlet. 

To secure the power cord inside the retainer, press the small tab on the retainer strip to loosen the loop.

System Interfaces

Connector (Front) Side 

FRU (Rear) Side 


* It may take up to five minutes to turn on the system. If the System Status LED shows amber after five minutes, unplug the system and contact your NVIDIA representative.
** Certain systems have a single management port.

LED Assignments 

SymbolDescriptionNormal Status

Fans healthGreen

Power supply healthGreen

Power supply healthGreen

Bad port detectedOff

Identifier LEDOff/Blue

Reset button

Configuration

  1. Connect the host PC to the Console (RJ-45) port.

  2. Configure a serial terminal program.

    Parameter

    Settings

    Baud rate

    115200

    Data bits

    8

    Stop bits

    1

    Parity

    None

    Flow control

    None

  3. Login:

    OS

    Username

    Password

    Onyx (MLNX-OS)

    admin

    admin

    ONIEa 

    -

    -

    Cumulus Linux 

    cumulus

    CumulusLinux! (case sensitive)

    a. No login is required. Press Enter to activate the console. 

  4.  Initial configuration

    1. Onyx (MLNX-OS): Go through the configuration wizard. For further information, please refer to: https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/category/mlnxos. 
    2. ONIE: Please refer to the ONIE User Manual - https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/category/oniesw.
    3. Cumulus: By default, the MGMT port will acquire the IP from DHCP. You can cross reference the MAC of the switch with your DHCP server (MAC can be found on switch label) or using "ifconfig eth0" (when using MGMT0). For further information, refer to: https://docs.cumulusnetworks.com/display/DOCS/Quick+Start+Guide

For full installation instructions, go to https://docs.nvidia.com/networking/category/switchen.