Detailed Installation Procedure
1-3
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illustrates an example of this host adapter board.
Also refer to
to see more detailed drawings of the
2 Gbit/s host adapter boards.
Step 3.
Switch off the computer and unplug power cords for all
components in your system.
Step 4.
Open your PC cabinet and select an appropriate open PCI slot.
Step 5.
Insert the host adapter board.
Step 6.
Make any configuration changes.
Step 7.
Close your PC cabinet cover.
Step 8.
Connect the FC cable to the host adapter.
Step 9.
Reconnect all power cords and boot your PC.
1.4 Detailed Installation Procedure
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the host
adapter. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use
Section 1.3, “Quick Host Adapter Installation Procedure.”
1.4.1 Before You Start
Before starting, look through the following task list to get an overall idea
of the steps you will be performing. If you are not confident you can
perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic recommends getting
assistance.
Each FC host adapter channel that you install can act as host for up to
126 Arbitrated Loop FC devices, not including the adapter itself. Follow
the detailed instructions in the next section to successfully install your
host adapter board.
1.4.2 Inserting the Host Adapter
For safe and proper installation, use the user’s manual supplied with your
computer. Perform the following steps to install the host adapter.
Step 1.
Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board from
the packaging.
