Contents
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Kit Contents ................................................................................................... 9
HBA Features and Specifications ....................................................................... 9
Operating System and Technology Requirements ................................................ 11
System Interoperability ................................................................................... 12
Host Platform Support ............................................................................ 12
Storage Support .................................................................................... 13
Switch Support ..................................................................................... 14
Software Support ................................................................................... 14
Boot Support ................................................................................................ 15
Environmental Requirements ........................................................................... 15
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Observing ESD and Handling Precautions ......................................................... 17
Best Practices for Installing the HBA ................................................................ 18
General Best Practices ............................................................................ 18
Best Practices For Switches and Zoning .................................................... 19
Best Practices For Booting From SAN (BFS) Configurations ......................... 19
Best Practices For Testing the Environment ................................................ 20
Installing the Hardware .................................................................................. 20
▼ To Install the HBA ........................................................................... 21
▼ To Connect the Optical Cables ........................................................... 23
▼ To Install the Ethernet Cables ............................................................. 25
▼ To Apply Power .............................................................................. 25
Testing the Installation ................................................................................... 28
▼ To Verify Proper Installation (Oracle Solaris) ........................................ 28
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