9
8. (Optional) If it is not necessary for you to remove the riser from the server, slide the HCA
edge-connector into the PCI-X slot now. If you need to remove the riser, refer to
Step 9
.
a.
Slip the IB ports into the back of the open slot.
b. Slide the edge-connector of the HCA into the PCI-X slot. Make sure that the card is fully
seated by pushing the card gently into the slot until the connectors are no longer visible.
9. Optional) Remove the riser from the host, if necessary. It may not be possible to fit the
edge-connector into the slot without removing the riser.
a.
Unscrew the riser and lift it from the host chassis. This step will vary depending on your server.
b. Slide the HCA edge-connector into the PCI-X slot while the riser is out of the server.
c.
Make sure that the edge-connectors are fully seated in the slot. Push the card gently until the
connectors are no longer visible.
10. Screw the HCA to the host mounting-rail.
11. Replace the host-system access cover.
12. Power-up the host system.
13. Install the host drivers as described in
page 15
.
14. Connect the InfiniBand cables, as described in
“Connecting the InfiniBand Cables” on page 12
.
Installing a Low Profile HCA in a PCI-X
Connector
The HCA comes preconfigured. You do not have to set any jumpers or connectors.
To install the HCA:
1. Note the Global Unique ID (GUID) numbers from the hardware. You will need this number when
performing configurations. Optionally, you can run
vstat
(a utility that is available after host driver
installation) to view the Global ID (GID). The GUID is the last 8-bytes of the GID. The GUID will
look something like this: 00:05:ad:00:00:00:02:40
2. Log on to the host system as the root user.
3. Power-down the host system.
4. Disconnect the power cable.
Note
: This is an important step, as serious damage could be caused by the standby power accidently
being powered on during the HCA installation.
5. Ground yourself appropriately to the host chassis.
6. Remove the host-system cover to access the PCI-X slots.
7. Select a PCI-X or PCI slot in which to insert HCA, if you have not already done so. Refer to
“Selecting the Host Connector” on page 6
.
The low-profile HCA comes with a high-profile bracket.
