Nvidia Skyway Manual

Hardware Installation

Installation of the NVIDIA Skyway gateway requires attention to the mechanical and power elements of the appliance and precautions must be taken for

the rack-mounted equipment.

The system platform can be rack-mounted and is designed for installation in a standard 19” rack. The power side of the system includes a hot-swap power

supply unit (PSU), space for an optional second PSU (purchased separately) for redundancy, and replaceable fan trays. There is one possible airflow

direction. It is necessary to validate that the system airflow direction is compatible with the system, rack, and PSUs. The rear panel of the system has the

QSFP28 ports, system LEDs, and management connection ports.

Use a rack capable of supporting the mechanical and environmental characteristics of a fully-populated platform.

NVIDIA Skyway Installation

The installation procedure of NVIDIA Skyway involves the following steps.

Step Procedure Direct Link

1 Follow safety warning procedures. Refer to .Safety Warnings

2 Pay attention to the system considerations within the host chassis. Refer to .System Requirements

3 Follow the safety precautions Refer to .Safety Precautions

4 Unpack the package and confirm all required components are present. Refer to .Unpacking the Package

5 Mount the appliance in a rack enclosure. Refer to .Rack Mounting

6 Use the supplied cables to connect the system Refer to .Cable Installation

7 Power on the system. Refer to .Initial Power-On

Safety Warnings

Please observe all safety warnings to avoid injury and prevent damage to system components. Note that not all warnings are relevant to all models.

Installation Instructions

Read all installation instructions before connecting the equipment to the power source.

Bodily Injury Due to Weight

Use enough people to safely lift this product.

Heavy Equipment

This equipment is heavy and should be moved using a mechanical lift to avoid injuries.

The rack mounting holes conform to the EIA-310 standard for 19-inch racks. Take precautions to guarantee proper ventilation in order to

maintain good airflow at ambient temperature.

Safety warnings are provided here in the English language. For safety warnings in other languages, refer to the Safety Instructions for Gateway

document available on .https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/networking/

Risk of Electric Shock!

With the fan module removed power pins are accessible within the module cavity.

Do not insert tools or body parts into the fan module cavity.

For AC powered switch systems: Disconnecting one power supply only disconnects one module. To isolate the unit completely, all connected

power supplies must be disconnected.

In QM97X0/HGX H100 switch systems: for 200-240Vac use only

Over-temperature

This equipment should not be operated in an area with an ambient temperature exceeding the maximum value listed in the product specifications.

Moreover, to guarantee proper ventilation, allow at least 8 cm (3 inches) of clearance around the ventilation openings.

Stacking the Chassis

The chassis should not be stacked on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause bodily injury and equipment damage.

Redundant Power Supply Connection (OPTIONAL)—Electrical Hazard

This product includes a redundant power or a blank in its place. In case of a blank power supply, do not operate the product with the blank cover

removed or not securely fastened.

Double Pole/Neutral Fusing

This system has double pole/neutral fusing. Remove all power cords before opening the cover of this product or touching any internal parts.

Multiple Power Inlets

Risk of electric shock and energy hazard. The PSUs are all independent. Disconnect all power supplies to ensure a powered down state inside of

the switch platform.

During Lightning—Electrical Hazard

During periods of lightning activity, do not work on the equipment or connect or disconnect cables.

Copper Cable Connecting/Disconnecting

Copper cables are heavy and not flexible, as such they should be carefully attached to or detached from the connectors. Refer to the cable

manufacturer for special warnings/instructions.

Rack Mounting and Servicing

When this product is mounted or serviced in a rack, special precautions must be taken to ensure that the system remains stable. In general, the

rack should be filled with equipment starting from the bottom to the top.

Equipment Installation

This equipment should be installed, replaced, and/or serviced only by trained and qualified personnel.

Equipment Disposal

Disposal of this equipment should be in accordance to all national laws and regulations.

Local and National Electrical Codes

This equipment should be installed in compliance with local and national electrical codes.

Installation Codes

This device must be installed according to the latest version of the country national electrical codes. For North America, equipment must be installed

in accordance to the applicable requirements in the US National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code.

Battery Replacement

Warning: Replace only with UL Recognized battery, certified for maximum abnormal charging current not less than 4mA. There is a risk of explosion

should the battery be replaced with a battery of an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

UL Listed and CSA Certified Power Supply Cord

For North American power connection, select a power supply cord that is UL Listed and CSA Certified, 3 - conductor, [16 AWG], terminated with a

molded plug rated at 125 V, [13 A], with a minimum length of 1.5m [six feet] but no longer than 4.5m.

For European connection, select a power supply cord that is internationally harmonized and marked “<HAR>”, 3 - conductor, minimum 1.0 mm2

wire, rated at 300 V, with a PVC insulated jacket. The cord must have a molded plug rated at 250 V, 10 A.

Installation Codes

This device must be installed according to the latest version of the country's national electrical codes. For North America, equipment must be

installed in accordance to the applicable requirements in the US National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code.

Interconnection of Units

Cables for connecting to the unit RS232 and Ethernet Interfaces must be UL certified type DP-1 or DP-2. (Note: when residing in non LPS circuit.)

Overcurrent Protection

A readily accessible Listed branch circuit overcurrent protective device rated 20 A must be incorporated in the building wiring.

Acoustic Level Warning

The acoustic level listed in Specifications section represents product noise measured in accordance with ISO 7779 under nominal conditions. The

actual noise level can vary depending on the installation conditions, including but not limited to the number of racks in the installation, the overall

installation size, rack and other equipment material and noise levels, fan faults, room temperature, room configuration, and employee location in

relation to the equipment. The data-center owner should manage effective hearing conservation as per the OSHA standard to protect employees

against over and extended exposure to noise.

Do Not Use the Switch as a Shelf or Work Space

Caution: Slide/rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space. The rails are not intended for sliding the unit away from

the rack. It is for permanent installation at final resting place only, not used for service and maintenance.

WEEE Directive

According to the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, all waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) should be collected separately and not

disposed of with regular household waste. Dispose of this product and all of its parts in a responsible and environmentally-friendly way.

Country of Norway Power Restrictions

This unit is intended for connection to a TN power system and an IT power system of Norway only.

Taiwan RoHS Declaration - Switch Systems

Taiwan RoHS Declaration - Gateway Systems

Taiwan BSMI Class A Statement - Warning to the User!

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Airflow Requirements

NVIDIA Skyway appliance is offered with one airflow pattern: from the front panel to the rear panel.

Please refer to the section for airflow numbersTechnical Specifications

Software Requirements

See section under the Introduction sectionOperating Systems

Unpacking the Package

Safety Precautions

The NVIDIA Skyway appliance is installed in systems that operate with voltages that can be lethal. Before opening the case of the system, observe the

following precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to system components.

Remove any metallic objects from your hands and wrists.

Make sure to use only insulated tools.

Verify that the system is powered off and is unplugged.

Place the ESD mat on the floor where working and put on the ESD strap. Make sure the ESD strap is touching your skin and that the other end is

connected to a verified ground.

System Package Contents

Check the package contents list to see that all the parts have been sent. Check the parts for visible damage that may have occurred during shipping.

Please note that the product must be placed on an antistatic surface. Please refer to .Package Contents

Rack Mounting

Unless otherwise specified, NVIDIA Networking products are designed to work in an environmentally controlled data center with low levels of

gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination.

The operating environment should meet severity level G1 as per ISA 71.04 for gaseous contamination and ISO 14644-1 class 8 for cleanliness

level.

The device comes with a key to the front panel. Note that although the key is provided, there is no reason to open the front panel nor to access

the elements behind the front panel.

The NVIDIA Skyway appliance can be mounted in a rack using the optional rack mounting kit. We strongly recommend that the minimum depth of cabinet

is 1100mm.

Installing the Server in a Rack

Before mounting the NVIDIA Skyway appliance in a rack, ensure that all internal components have been installed and that the unit has been fully tested.

Both sides of the chassis ear must be assembled with screws (PN:1930005209) after the slide rail kit has been assembled.

Slide Rail Installation

The server slides are developed for 1U or 2U applications of which system load does not exceed 75lbs. The slide length is 1041±3.0mm. The rear bracket

is extendable to a max/min post-to-post distance of 670-1042 mm. The slide extension is 610.0±3.0mm.

Step 1: Remove inner member. Pull inner member out as in the illustration.

Step 2: Mount the inner member onto the chassis. Place the key slot on T stud, and push the inner member toward the back.

Read prior to installation.

Step 3: Mount the cabinet member to the posts. Align the positioning pin to the desired complete U location, and pull the bracket forwards to lock it to the

post. The bracket is locked to the post after a “click” sound is heard.

Step 4: Release the locking latch upward.

Step 5: Push the middle member forward to the rear of the slide.

Step 6: Install the chassis.

As shown, insert the inner member to the cabinet member. Make sure the ball retainer is in the open position. If the ball retainer is not on the front position,

it might cause damage to the slides. After the inner member goes in, push up/down the disconnect lever to unlock the slides and keep pushing the chassis

to the fully-closed position.

Step 7: Screw the system in the cabinet.

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Cable Installation

Power Cable

The NVIDIA Skyway appliance is shipped with two power supply units. Each supply unit has a separate AC receptacle. The appliance accepts voltages of

100-127 VAC and 200-240 VAC for all possible power supply units. The power cords should be a standard 3-wire AC power cards, including a safety

ground, and rated for 15A or higher. The power supplies deliver 2KW AC.

ConnectX-6 Networking Cards Cables

To obtain the list of supported NVIDIA Networking cables for the adapter cards, please refer to the Cables Reference Table at http://www.mellanox.com

./products/interconnect/cables-configurator.php

Identifying Ethernet and InfiniBand/VPI Ports

Networking Cable Installation

All cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on.

To insert a cable and press the connector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly seated.

Support the weight of the cable before connecting the cable to the adapter card. Do this by using a cable holder or tying the cable to the

rack.

Determine the correct orientation of the connector to the card before inserting the connector. Do not try and insert the connector upside

down. This may damage the adapter card.

Insert the connector into the adapter card. Be careful to insert the connector straight into the cage. Do not apply any torque, up or down,

to the connector cage in the adapter card.

Rack Mount Instructions (similar rack-mount instructions are included with the installation instructions):

Elevated Operating Ambient—If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack

environment may be greater than the room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

Reduced Air Flow— Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for the safe operation of

the equipment is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading—Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven

mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading—Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that

overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate

ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Earthing—Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply

connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).

Please note that the handlebar and mounting ear must be installed after the slide rail kit has been installed completely.

After inserting a power cable and turning the appliance on, confirm the green system LED light is on.

Do not hot swap the power supply if your appliance has only one power supply. Instead, power down the system to replace the power supply

unit.

Make sure that the connector locks in place.

After inserting a cable into a port, the green LED indicator will light when the physical connection is established (that is, when the unit is powered

on and a cable is plugged into the port with the other end of the connector plugged into a functioning port). See undNetwork Interface Cards LEDs

er the Interfaces section.

After plugging in a cable, lock the connector using the latching mechanism particular to the cable vendor. When data is being transferred, the

green LED will blink. See under the Interfaces section.Network Interface Cards LEDs

Care should be taken to not impede the air exhaust flow through the ventilation holes. Use cable lengths that allow for routing horizontally around

to the side of the chassis before bending upward or downward in the rack.

To remove a cable, disengage the locks and slowly pull the connector away from the port receptacle. The LED indicator will turn off when the

cable is unseated.

All cables can be inserted or removed with the unit powered on. To insert a cable, press the connector into the port receptacle until the connector is firmly

seated. The LED indicator, corresponding to each data port, will light up when the physical connection is established. When a logical connection is made,

the relevant port LED will turn on. To remove a cable, disengage the locks and slowly pull the connector away from the port receptacle. The LED indicator

for that port will turn off when the cable is unseated. For full cabling guidelines, ask your NVIDIA Networking representative for a copy of NVIDIA Cable

Management Guidelines and FAQs Application Note.

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indicate how the ConnectX-6 IB ports should be physically connected to IB switches (e.g. with split-cables, providing 2x HDR100 connections from 2x

ConnectX-6(s) to 1 Quantum port).

and what I am missing is like a "zoom in" into the actual Skyway , show how to connect splitter cables from the IB switch to it and how to use regular HDR

cables

Initial Power-On

The system’s input voltage is specified in the chapter. The power cords should be a standard 3-wire AC power cords including aTechnical Specifications

safety ground and rated for 15A or higher.

Step 1. Plug in the first power cable.

Step 2. Plug in the second power cable.

Step 3. Wait for the System Status LED to turn green.

Step 4. Check the System Status LEDs and confirm that all of the LEDs show status lights consistent with normal operation (initially flashing, and then