Oracle Dual Port 25 Gb, User Manual

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Install the SFP28 Transceivers
6.
Holding the adapter by the edges, align the card edge connector with the PCIe
slot.
7. Slide the adapter face plate into the small slot at the end of the PCIe opening.
8. Applying even pressure at both corners of the adapter, push the adapter until it
is firmly seated in the slot.
Caution - Do not use excessive force when installing the adapter into the PCIe slot. You might
damage the adapter's PCIe connector. If the adapter does not seat properly when you apply even
pressure, remove the adapter, and carefully reinstall it.
9. Detach the wrist strap and close the server.
10. Verify the installation.
Follow the instructions in the appropriate section:
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“Verify the Adapter Installation (Oracle Solaris x86)” on page 36
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“Verify the Adapter Installation (Linux)” on page 37
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“Verify the Adapter Installation (Windows)” on page 37
Related Information
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“Adapter Description” on page 32
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“Cable Cautions” on page 33
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“Install the SFP28 Transceivers” on page 35
Install the SFP28 Transceivers
When using the adapter in the 2x25 GbE mode, there are two cabling options. See “Cable and
Transceiver Overview” on page 32 . The optical transceivers are available from Oracle. For
the latest information on available transceivers and cables, refer to Oracle's Product Page .
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