[ Quick Start Guide ]
QUICK START GUIDE
INFINIBAND ADAPTER INSTALLATION
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T echnical Support at any phase of integration for assistance. QLogic
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information for the QL ogic adapters. Acce ss the data base from th e
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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 InfiniBand™ host software.
Keep the adapter in the antistatic bag until installation. The adapter contains parts that can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the adapter, use standard methods to
CAUTION!
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)
discharge static electricity. Place the adapter on the bag when examining it. Retain the bag for
future use.
Step 2. Install the Adapter Hardware
NOTE: For QME7342 or QMH7342 mezzanine card installation instructions, please refer to your Server Hardware
Owners Manual.
To install the adapter hardware, please refer to the instructions in the QLogic HCA and QLogic OFED Software Install
Guide. To view this document, go to the QLogic Web site, www.qlogic.com
Step 3. Install the QLogic InfiniBand Host Software
The QLogic IB software drivers 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 IB software drivers are available in the following configurations:
❑ For use with the text user interface (TUI) installer
❑ For installation using the RPM method
❑ As user-level tools (a subset of the basic download ) that use the RPM inst all method
, and click the Downloads tab.
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❑ Packaged as a Clustercorp Rocks
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❑ Packaged as a Platform Open Cluster Stack (OCS) kit
For more information, see the detailed descriptions on the QLogic Downloads page.
In addition to these packages, the InfiniBand Fabric Suite Software for managing, installing, upgrading, configuring
and verifying InfiniBand clusters is available separately for purchase. Check with your local QLogic Sales
Representative for details.
To install the QLogic host software, please refer to the instructions in the QLogic HCA and QLogic OFED Software
Install 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
versions.
and download the latest
❑ The following section contains additional information about the QLogic adapter, including the LED
scheme, troubleshooting, warranty, and certification information.
Adapter LEDs
QLogic InfiniBand Adapter LED Scheme
LED States Indication
Green OFF
Amber OFF
Green ON
Amber OFF
Green ON
Amber ON
Green BLINKING
(quickly)
Amber ON
Green BLINKING
Amber BLINKING
Table Notes
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This feature is available only on the QLE7240 and QLE7280 adapters.
a
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.
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.
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.
Indicates traffic
Locates the adapter
This feature is controlled by ipath_control -b [On | Off]
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