QLogic 7104-1M-CABLE User Manual

4–Hardware Installation
Completing the Installation

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The QLE7240, QLE7280, QLE7140, QHT7040, and QHT7140 adapters are all 
cabled the same way. 

To install the InfiniBand cables:

1.

Check that you have removed the protector plugs from the cable connector 
ends. 

2.

Different vendor cables might have different latch mechanisms. Determine if 
your cable has a spring-loaded latch mechanism.

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If your cable is spring-loaded, grasp the metal shell and pull on the 
plastic latch to release the cable. To insert, push and the cable snaps 
into place. You will hear a short “click” sound from the cable connector 
when it snaps in.

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If your cable latch mechanism is not spring-loaded, push on the metal 
case, then push the plastic latch to lock the cable in place. 

3.

The InfiniBand cables are symmetric; either end can be plugged into the 
switch. Connect the InfiniBand cable to the connector on the QLogic 
QLE7240, QLE7280, QLE7140 or QHT7140. Depress the side latches of the 
cable when connecting. (On some cables, this latch is located at the top of 
the cable connector.) Make sure the lanyard handle on the cable connector 
is slid forward toward the card connector until fully engaged.

4.

Connect the other end of the cable to the InfiniBand switch.

To complete the hardware installation:

1.

Complete any other installation steps for other components. 

2.

Replace the cover plate and back panel.

3.

Verify that the power cable is properly connected.

4.

Turn on the power supply and boot the system normally.

5.

Watch the LED indicators. The LEDs will flash only once, briefly, at 
power-up. The LEDs are functional only after the InfiniPath software has 
been installed, the driver has been loaded, and the system is connected to 
an InfiniBand switch. To use the LEDs to check the state of the adapter, see