15. Press the soft switches located on the front of the compute nodes.
16. Verify that power is applied to the Ethernet switch.
17. Verify that power is applied to the NM2-GW InfiniBand Gateway switches.
18. (Only for half and full racks.) Verify that power is supplied to the NM2-36
InfiniBand Switch.
19. Proceed to configure the Exalogic machine.
3.2 Prepare to Install an Exalogic Machine
This section contains the following topics:
• Before You Begin
• Exalogic Installation Safety Guidelines
• Unpack the Exalogic Machine Rack
• Tools for Installation
• Prepare the Installation Site
3.2.1 Before You Begin
Before installing the Exalogic machine, or installing any server or equipment into the
rack, read the Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems (816-7190)
document included with the rack.
Observe all safety notices printed on the packaging and listed in the Sun Rack II Safety
and Compliance Guide (820-4762) and the Sun Rack II Power Distribution Units Users
Guide (820-4760). Go to http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19657-01/
index.html to download these guides.
Exalogic machine cabinets can enclose a variety of rack-mountable Sun servers,
storage products, and other third-party equipment.
3.2.2 Exalogic Installation Safety Guidelines
Before the Exalogic machine arrives, the following safety precautions should be
reviewed to ensure the site is safe, as well as ready for delivery. Failing to observe
these precautions can result in injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.
• Do not block ventilation openings.
• Do not install the Exalogic machine in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight
or near a device that may become hot.
• Do not install the Exalogic machine in a location that is exposed to excessive dust,
corrosive gases, or air with high salt concentrations.
• Do not install the Exalogic machine in a location that is exposed to frequent
vibrations. Install the Exalogic machine on a flat, level surface.
• Use a power outlet that uses proper grounding. When using shared grounding,
the grounding resistance must not be greater than 10 ohms. Ensure that your
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