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Step 4. Verify that the equipment shipped matches the packing list.
Tools and Equipment Required
❑ An ESD wrist strap
❑ A #2 Phillips screwdriver
❑ Pen (felt-tip) to mark the mounting holes on the rack
Installation Tasks
To perform the actual switch installation, the site implementation engineer must perform the following tasks, which are detailed
in this section.
Step 1. Check the installation site to verify the installation of cabinet
power feeds, rails, and grounding.
Step 2. Inspect the packaging and equipment for any shipping damage.
Any shipping damage should be reported to the shipping company. Only
unpack the the equipment if there is no shipping damage.
Step 3. Record the equipment serial numbers.
Step 4. Physically install the switch in the rack.
Step 5. Install InfiniBand (IB) or IB/Fiber Optic cables between the
SilverStorm 9040 and network devices.
Step 6. Install intra-cabinet power and grounding cables for the switch.
Step 7. Power up the switch.
Step 8. Change the default system IP address (192.168.100.9) and
gateway IP address (255.255.255.0).
Step 9. Add the equipment to the network.