One Stop Systems
OSS-PCIe-HIB25x16| 18
3 Installation Procedures
3.1
Check HBA cards to use
Prior to using the cards, you need to make sure you have the appropriate host and target cards.
The OSS HIB25-x16 host card does not have an optocouplers mounted on the board, see photo below.
The OSS HIB25-x15 target card is populated with four optocouplers on the boards, see photo below.
3.2
Install Host card
Power down the host computer first before installing the host card. Do not install the host card while the computer is ON.
Install the HIB25-x16 card into the available PCIe slot in the computer’s motherboard. Use a x16 Gen3 PCIe slot.
Make sure to secure the card with a screw.