Qlogic INFINIBAND User manual

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INFINIBAND ADAPTER INSTALLATION

Purchasers of OEM products should consult with the OEM for support.
Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or QLogic Technical Support at
any phase of integration for assistance. QLogic Technical Support can be reached by the
following methods:
Web http://support.qlogic.com
E-mail [e-mail]
The QLogic knowledge database contains troubleshooting information for the QLogic
adapters. Access the data base from the QLogic Support Web page,
http://support.qlogic.com. Use the Support Center search engine to look for specific
troubleshooting information.
Products Affected
Product Name Part Number
QLE7140 IB6110401
QLE7240 IB6310406
QLE7280 IB6310406
QLE7340 IB6410401
QLE7342 IB6410401
QME7342 CU0310408
QME7362 CU0310413
QMH7342 CU0410416

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Quick Start Guide
Installation Instructions
This Quick Start Guide describes how to install and configure your new QLogic InfiniBand Adapter in three simple steps:
■Step 1. Verify the package contents.
■Step 2. Install the adapter hardware.
■Step 3. Install the QLogic OFED+ host software.
Keep the adapter in the antistatic bag until installation. The adapter contains parts that can be damaged
by ESD. Before handling the adapter, use standard methods to discharge static electricity. Place the
adapter on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for future use.
Step 1. Verify the Package Contents
The QLogic adapter is shipped with the following items:
■QLogic adapter
■Low-profile bracket (not available in all models)
■Quick Start Guide (this document)
Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware
NOTE: For QME7342, QME7362 or QMH7342 mezzanine card installation instructions, please refer to your server
hardware owners manual.
To install the adapter hardware, you need to open the computer and locate the appropriate bus slot. If necessary, consult
your computer system manual for instructions to remove the computer cover.
Follow these steps to install the adapter hardware:
1. Power off the computer and all attached devices such as monitors, printers, and external components.
2. Remove the computer cover and find an empty PCIe x8 (or larger) bus slot.
3. Pull out the slot cover (if any) by removing the screw or releasing the lever.
4. Install the low-profile bracket (if required).
5. Grasp the adapter by the top edge and seat it firmly into the appropriate slot (see Figure 1. on page 4).
6. Refasten the adapter’s retaining bracket using the existing screw or lever.
7. Close the computer cover.
8. Plug an appropriate InfiniBand cable into the adapter.
9. Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer.
CAUTION!

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Figure 1. Illustration of Server Motherboard and Slots
Step 3. Install the QLogic OFED+ Host Software
The QLogic OFED+ host software can be downloaded from the QLogic web site, www.qlogic.com. Click the Downloads
tab, and follow the links for your adapter model.
The QLogic OFED+ host software is available in the following configurations:
■TUI installation of the QLogic OFED+ host software
■TUI Installation of RPMs on top of OFED
■Installation of QLogic OFED+ using Clustercorp Rocks®+Roll
■Installation of QLogic OFED+ using the Platform Cluster Manager (PCM) kit
For more information, see the detailed descriptions on the QLogic Downloads page.
In addition to these packages, the InfiniBand Fabric Suite (IFS)™ software allows you to manage, install, update,
configure, and verify InfiniBand clusters. The IFS package is purchased separately. Check with your local QLogic Sales
Representative for details.
To install the QLogic OFED+ Host software, refer to the instructions in the QLogic Fabric Software Installation Guide.
The link to this document can be found on the same page as the software driver downloads.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed your QLogic Adapter!
■To obtain the most current drivers, management tools, user instructions, and documentation, please visit the
QLogic Web site at http://support.qlogic.com/support/drivers_software.aspx and download the latest
versions.
■The following section contains additional information about the QLogic adapter, including the LED scheme,
troubleshooting, warranty, and certification information.
ADAPTER RETAINING
BRACKET
LEVER
SLOT COVERS
SYSTEM
CHASSIS
PCI EXPRESS X8 (OR
LARGER) SLOT RE-
QUIRED FOR QLOGIC
ADAPTERS.
SCREW
ADAPTER

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Adapter LEDs
Warranty
For warranty details, please check the QLogic Web site at http://www.qlogic.com/Support/warranty.aspx.
Agency Certification
QLogic Adapters
The following sections contain a summary of EMI test specifications performed on the QLogic interconnect hardware
adapters and mezzanine cards to comply with emission, immunity, product safety standards, and regulatory compliance
markings.
EMI Requirements Compliance Statements
United States
FCC Part 15 compliance: Class A. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
■QME7362
Table 1. QLogic InfiniBand Adapter LED Scheme
LED States Indication
Green Off
Amber Off
The switch is not powered up. The software is neither installed nor started. Loss of
signal.
Verify that the software is installed and configured with ipath_control -i. If the
software is working properly, check both cable connectors.
Green On
Amber Off
Signal detected and the physical link is up. Ready to talk to the Subnet Manager (SM)
to bring the link fully up.
If this state persists, the SM may be missing or the link may not be configured.
Use ipath_control -i to verify the software state. If all adapters are in this state,
then the SM is not running. Check the SM configuration, or install and run opensmd.
Green On
Amber On
The link is configured, properly connected, and ready. Signal detected. Ready to talk
to an SM to bring the link fully up.
The link is configured, properly connected, and ready to receive data and link packets.
Green Blinking (quickly)
Amber On
Indicates traffic
Green Blinking a
Amber Blinking
a.This feature is available only on the QLE7240 and QLE7280 adapters.
Locates the adapter
This feature is controlled by ipath_control -b [On | Off]

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by QLogic could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada
ICES-003 compliance: Class A.
■This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
■Cet appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
■QME7362
Europe
CE Mark 89/336/EEC (modified by 93/68/CEE), 73/23/EEC EMC Directive compliance, 2004/108/EC-2006/95/EC:
WARNING!! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference. In which
case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
EN55024:1998, (Amds A1:2001, A2:2003). The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
EN55022:2006 +A1:2007/IEC CISPR 22:2005+A1:2005 Class A. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
■QME7362

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EN61000-3-2:2006. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7362
EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005: 2008. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
■QME7362
EN55024:1998, (Amds A1:2001, A2:2003)/CISPR24:1997+A1 2001+A2:2002. The following adapters and mezzanine
cards comply:
■QME7342
■QME7362
Japan
VCCI compliance: VCCI V-3/2009.04; V-4/2009.04 Class A;
VCCI:2007-04 Class A. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
■QME7362
Japanese Language Format-Class A
English translation of the previous statement:
This is class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology
Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble
occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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Australia/New Zealand
AS/NZS: EN55022:2006+A1 2007. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QME7342
AS/NZS: CISPR 22:2005 Class A. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QME7342
AS/NZS: CISPR 22:2006 Class A. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
AS/NZS: CISPR 22:2009 Class A. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QME7362
WARNING!! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Korea
MIC compliance: Class A. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
■QME7362
Korean Language Format-Class A
English translation of the previous statement:
Product Name/Model QLogic Host Channel Adapters
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured date Refer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA

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A class equipment (business purpose info/telecommunications equipment). As this equipment has undergone EMC
registration for business purpose, the seller and/or the buyer is asked to beware of this point and in case a wrongful
sale or purchase has been made, it is asked that a change to household use be made.
Taiwan
BSMI Certification: Class A Certified. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
Chinese Language Format-Class A
English translation of the above statement:
WARNING!! This is a class A product. In domestic environments this product may cause interference, in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Product Safety Compliance
UL, cUL product safety compliance
Use only with listed ITE or equivalent.
UL60950-1:2003, First Edition. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7140
UL60950-1 (1st edition). The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
UL60950-1 (1st edition) 2007. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
Product Name/Model QLogic Host Channel Adapters
Certification holder QLogic Corporation
Manufactured date Refer to date code listed on product
Manufacturer/Country of origin QLogic Corporation/USA

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UL60950-1 (2nd edition) 2007. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QME7362
cUL: CSA C22.2 60950-1 (1st Edition). The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
cUL: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 1st Ed. April 1, 2003. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7140
cUL: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 1st Ed. 2006-2007. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
cUL: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2ne Ed. 2007. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QME7342
■QME7362
Use only with listed ITE or equivalent.
TUV
EN60950:2001+A11. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7140
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
EN60950:2006 +A11. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QMH7342
EN60950-1:2006, IEC 60950-1 CB certified (2nd edition). The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7340
■QLE7342
■QME7342
■QME7362
IEC 60950-1 :2005 2nd Edition. The following adapters and mezzanine cards comply:
■QLE7240
■QLE7280
■QMH7342

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